The so-called Customs of Orta (1296) and Miravet (1319) already regulated the sale of wine from the region. But it wasn't until the late nineteenth century that winegrowing became widespread. With the phylloxera plague, the demand from producers for DO Terra Alta [1] grapes increased, first from the French and then from the neighbouring regions that today are DO Tarragona and DOQ Priorat.
In the early twentieth century, the organisation of cooperatives was a revolution. Today, eleven of twelve municipalities within the denomination have a cooperative winery. The modernist wineries of Pinell de Brai and Gandesa, designed by the architect Cèsar Martinell, are famous for their stunning architecture. In 1982, the Regulatory Council of the Denomination of Origin was established.
The DO Terra Alta defines its wines as a perfect pairing between body and soul. The Garnacha Blanca is the variety that gives it the greatest idiosyncrasies, with yellow colours full of nuances that range from pale to golden, with a very subtle nose and, above all, a high density on the palate. The soils are all rich in limestone and poor in organic matter. And there are up to seventeen classifications of soils in the region, including a windblown mix of sand and decomposed limestone known as panal.
The La Qvarta range reflects a local and Mediterranean style of wine, encompassing the essence of traditional grape varieties, the Catalan winemaking identity and culture. The pReserve of a singular plant heritage,...
The La Qvarta range reflects a local and Mediterranean style of wine, encompassing the essence of traditional grape varieties, the Catalan winemaking identity and culture. The pReserve of a singular plant heritage,...
Exquisite expression of the most representative types and styles of the DO Terra Alta. They reflect the idyllic surrounding landscape and the location of the village of Bot, nestled between the ravines that drain...
Llàgrimes de Tardor confers local wines with a wonderfully poetic brand, which is full of meanings, quality and identity. The production of the first Llàgrimes de Tardor in 1996, a crianza red, was a quantum leap in...
Primicia is the brand that is firmly set in the winery's recent history, as it gave its name to our first bottled wine. A discovery of bottled Garnachas that soon made a name for itself on the market. In this case, a...
Primicia is the brand that is firmly set in the winery's recent history, as it gave its name to our first bottled wine. A discovery of bottled Garnachas that soon made a name for itself on the market. This white has...
Tipicidad is a homage to the Garnacha Negra and Cariñena that have traditionally led the wine scene in our land, Terra Alta. Only in challenging environments do these two varieties give their all as a showcase of our...
Celler Batea's Vivertell is one of this winery's oldest brands. It was first produced in 1977 and originally made entirely with grapes from a farm in the village of Batea, to which it owes its name.
Celler Batea's wines reflect the winegrowing culture of the land, with the Garnacha Tinta and Garnacha Blanca taking centre stage. In this case, L'Aube is inspired by the Bordeaux concept, blending the varieties...
The selection of Clos del Pinell wines has an exceptional advocate: the Garnacha from the Terra Alta. Young, still wines that provide the utmost expressiveness of this variety that has been so enthusiastically...
Mas dels Mets is a relaxed and informal wine brand, designed for you to enjoy the most iconic flavours of our territory: a simple (not basic) proposal. The first Mas dels Mets red came from the DO Montsant. Now, the...
The selection of Clos del Pinell wines has an exceptional advocate: the Garnacha from the Terra Alta. Young, still wines that provide the utmost expressiveness of this variety that has been so enthusiastically...
The selection of Clos del Pinell wines has an exceptional advocate: the Garnacha from the Terra Alta. Young, still wines that provide the utmost expressiveness of this variety that has been so enthusiastically...
Time is a key ingredient in any wine. The age of the vines, the maturation of the grapes, the ageing in barrels, and so on. And it was from this idea that Fill del Temps was born. A red wine made with two varieties...
Although vermouth is a drink typically of European origin, with this Terralta vermouth you'll discover a more personal version rooted in the territory. The Cooperativa de Gandesa makes it with Garnacha Blanca grapes...
Rancio wines are vins de liqueur which, far from going off or turning sour due to the effect of oxygen, turn rancid. What favours this positive oxidation is their high natural alcohol content and the high sugar...
Pureza is the range of signature wines from the Cooperativa de Gandesa. Made with grapes from old vines with an age of over 50 years, with some reaching 80 years. Pureza expresses the utmost identification of the DO...
An exceptional rancid wine, made with lees over 50 years old and aged in the sun for 10 years. Pureza is the range of signature wines from the Cooperative Gandesa, made with grapes from old vines with an age of over...
Somdinou Blanco is a Garnacha Blanca wine made from nineteen specially selected old vines, which give the project its name. This is one of the most iconic wines from the Cooperativa Gandesa.
Somdinou Tinto is a red wine made from nineteen specially selected old vines, which give the project its name. This is one of the most iconic wines from the Cooperativa Gandesa.
Somdinou evokes the origins of the Cooperativa Gandesa, built in 1919. The name reflects the fact that the members joined forces to build the key to the future. Wines influenced by the DO Terra Alta soils, using...
Somdinou evokes the origins of the Cooperativa Gandesa, built in 1919. The name reflects the fact that the members joined forces to build the key to the future. Wines influenced by the DO Terra Alta soils, using...
This family of wines provides an insight into less common vines and more international wine styles, while always maintaining the Mediterranean character that the local environment bestows on all the wines from the...
This family of wines provides an insight into less common vines and more international wine styles, while always maintaining the Mediterranean character that the local environment bestows on all the wines from the...
The surprising red mistela is the least known of these vins de liqueur. It's made with late harvest grapes, which are crushed and macerated with high purity aguardiente. It will revolutionise your palate!
L'Home Peix is a wine to have fun, enjoy the red Grenache of the DO Terra Alta in monovarietal format and celebrate a feast on our palate. This wine is a great choice for a summer barbecue. Enjoy it with friends,...
The area of Corbera is characterized by its old vines, a soil and a particular combination of winds that give each plot its own small microclimate. This is the red Cisqueta, a fantastic wine that condenses the Terra...
This is one of the star wines of Celler de Corbera, winner among others of the Vinari de Oro 2020 award. It is the only parellada 100% bottled in the DO Terra Alta. It is more complex and personal than we are used to...
La Muntera is an elegant, intense wine, very rich in aromas and full of nuances. The Celler de Corbera produces this monovarietal Carignan wine with a selection of grapes from old vines and an oak ageing between 12...
Primicia is the brand that brings the best memories to the winery since it gave its name to its first bottled wine. This Primicia crianza is a tasty and powerful wine, but friendly and well balanced. A combination...
The selection of wines from the Clos del Pinell range has an exceptional protagonist: the Grenache of Terra Alta. Young wines, still wines that provide the maximum expressiveness of this variety that has had so much...
Mil nou-cents dinou (1919) evokes the origins of the Gandesa Cooperative, built that same year. It is a young red wine marked by the quality of the DO Terra Alta and made with red grenache, carignan and syrah...
The 'continental Mediterranean' climate is one of the factors that influences both the varieties and the character of its wines. This classification is characterised by high levels of sun and scarce rainfall. What's more, there's a unique balance between the two dominant winds, the Cierzo and the Garbinada (southerly sea breezes) and a cold winter that points towards a certain continental classification.
Five varieties make up 75% of the vineyards in the DO: Garnacha Blanca, Garnacha Tinta, Garnacha Peluda, Macabeo and Sansón. As for the rest of the classified grape varieties, in general, the characteristics of the terroir mean that they fall into the mid- to late-ripening period, which fosters the characteristic viticulture of the production area in non-traditional locations.
In recent years, an admirable job has been done to recover native varieties, such as the Morenillo, which was finally authorised in the spring of 2020.
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