Terroir

Why Llicorella Matters: The Secret Behind Priorat’s Minerality

The ground beneath the vine shapes every bottle. Understanding DOQ Priorat Through the Vine In DOQ Priorat, the defining element of a wine is the soil. The region’s steep terraces and llicorella slate create a unique environment where the oldest Carignan and Grenache vines must dig deep to survive. Llicorella (pronounced yee-co-ray-ah) is a dark, brittle, Paleozoic […]