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Welcome to Priorat—one of Spain’s most unique and exciting wine regions. Known for its dramatic landscapes and rich
winemaking history, Priorat introduced a new classification system for wine called ‘Els nom de la terra’ (The names of the land) in 2019. This system of classification is ‘about calling wine by its name, by the place from which it comes.’
It is similar to a Burgundy-style pyramid model with the broadest, most general group at the base and increasing in quality through the five tiers until you reach the top of the pyramid with Gran vinya classificada (classified great vineyard or grand cru). The classifications have been based on terroir (the quality of the site) and the age of the vines as opposed to administrative boundaries by which a large number of Spanish wine regions are defined.
This guide will introduce you to its wine classifications, from the broad DOQ Priorat level to the prestigious Gran Vinya Classificada.
Traceability
The Consell Regulador DOQ Priorat set the boundaries of Vi de Vila, Vi de Paratge, Vinya Classificada and Gran Vinya Classificada with the intention of guaranteeing the origin of the grapes and that the wines have been made according to the qualifications they have set out for each level of classification.
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DOQ PRIORAT | REGIONAL WINE
Wine from grapes sourced from anywhere in the appellation that meet the region's requirements such as grape variety, minimum alcohol, aging requirements, planting density and maximum yields.
Reflects the generic winegrowing personality and typicity of the DOQ.
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VI DE VILA | VILLAGE WINE
12 villages or municipalities whose boundaries were determined by the Consell Regulador DOQ Priorat
Similar to village category in Burgundy
Must have a minimum of 60% Garnacha and Cariñena, or 50% if only one is included in the blend
90% of the vineyards must be a minimum of 10 years old while the remaining 10% must be a minimum of 5 years old
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VI DE PARATGE | ZONES
There are 459 delimited zones
The boundaries have been set by the Consejo Regulador based on terrain, geology and microclimate
Must have a minimum of 60% Garnacha and Cariñena, or 50% if only one is included in the blend
90% of the vineyards must be a minimum of 15 years old while the remaining 10% must be a minimum of 5 years old
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VINYA CLASSIFICADA | CLASSIFIED VINEYARD OR PREMIER CRU
Grapes must be from a single vineyard that has been classified by the Consejo Regulador
Must have a minimum of 60% Garnacha and Cariñena, or 50% if only one is included in the blend
80% of the vineyards must be a minimum of 20 years old while the remaining 20% must be a minimum of 5 years old
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GRAN VINYA CLASSIFICADA | CLASSIFIED GREAT VINEYARD OR GRAND
CRU
Grapes must be from a vineyard that has been determined by the Consejo Regulador to produce ‘subliminally magical wines that transcend the material’ - a merger of grapes most identified with the place, the oldest vines and unique terrain.
Must have a minimum of 60% Garnacha and Cariñena, or 50% if only one is included in the blend
80% of the vineyards must be a minimum of 35 years old while the remaining 20% must be a minimum of 10 years old
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SHOP OUR PRIORAT WINES
Check out our wines from Priorat with online or visit us at our shop and talk to Carol, and maybe stay for a glass?
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Learn about Priorat's new wine classification system, 'Els nom de la terra,' and explore how terroir and vine age shape the region's exceptional red and white wines. Perfect for wine lovers eager to discover the story behind each bottle.