PORTAL DEL MONTSANT

Founded in 2003 by internationally acclaimed architect Alfredo Arribas, PORTAL DEL MONTSANT is an ensemble of small vineyards - crus - of extraordinary quality, variability of soils (clayey, calcareous and sandy) orientations and altitudes. They constitute a unique, rich selection of old carignan lands, with very low production, in more than 20 ha. The vineyards are older than 65 years, with high densities of plantation, of bush vines and very narrowly spaced rows.  
The climatology of the region (Masroig, Molar, Capçanes, Marçá) is strictly Mediterranean, with some continental characteristic for the vineyards placed in the northern part and the highest part of the D.O. (700-800 meters) in Cornudella.
 
The predominant varieties in the red wines from Portal del Montsant are: carignan, grenache and syrah. White grenache, and grey grenache for the white wines.