Priorat 2: Scala Dei Winery and Escaladei Monastery

We had made reservations some months back to visit one of the better-known wineries in the region, Scala Dei. The wines of Scala Dei officially started with the Carthusian monks in the 1100’s, though it was rough stuff to be mixed with water and mass-produced. The modern winery was founded in 1974 when it began… Continue reading Priorat 2: Scala Dei Winery and Escaladei Monastery

Priorat 1: Reus & Gratallops

It’s January 27th and we are just over two weeks into a monthlong stay in Barcelona. Feels like it is just the right time to take a weekend break from the big city and head to the countryside. My favorite wine is made in the Priorat region of Catalonia, and we had made reservations at… Continue reading Priorat 1: Reus & Gratallops