The Perfect Weekend in Priorat
There are wine regions you visit for a tasting, and there are wine regions that deserve your full attention. Priorat belongs firmly in the second category. A weekend spent among its terraced vineyards, ancient villages, and rugged mountain landscapes offers an experience that goes far beyond wine. It is an immersion into one of Spain’s most remarkable and least commercialized corners --- a place where the pace slows, the food is honest, and every glass tells the story of a fierce and beautiful land.
Here is how to make the most of a weekend in Priorat.
Day 1: Arrive, Taste, and Settle In
Morning: The Journey In
The approach to Priorat is part of the experience. Whether you drive from Barcelona (about ninety minutes) or from Tarragona (just over an hour), the road winds through increasingly dramatic scenery as you leave the coastal plains behind. The final stretch takes you through the Serra de Montsant, where limestone cliffs rise above forested valleys and the first terraced vineyards come into view.
Arrive in the morning to give yourself time to absorb the landscape before your first appointment.
Afternoon: A Guided Wine Tasting
Begin your Priorat experience at Terra del Priorat with a guided tasting. Our sessions are designed to introduce you to the region’s defining grape varieties --- Garnacha and Carinyena --- and to the unique character imparted by our licorella soils. You will taste wines that range from our vibrant, sulfite-free Coloma Vernet to the structured depth of La Mestressa, our flagship Garnacha aged 24 months in French oak.
Our wine tourism experiences include tastings at various levels, from intimate introductions to in-depth explorations of the terroir. Each session is led by someone who knows the vineyards personally, so the conversation goes beyond tasting notes into the real stories behind the wines.
Evening: Dinner at El Celleret
After your tasting, settle in for dinner at our gastronomic space, where the cuisine is rooted in Catalan tradition and designed to complement the wines of Priorat. Dishes feature locally sourced ingredients --- seasonal vegetables, cured meats from the region, and preparations that honor simplicity and quality. Paired with our wines, it is an evening that brings together everything that makes this region special.
Our gastronomic space offers a dining experience that is intimate, unhurried, and deeply connected to the land.
Day 2: Explore, Walk, and Savor
Morning: Vineyard Walk and Terroir Discovery
The second day begins outdoors. Join us for a walk through our vineyards, where you will see firsthand the steep terraces, the dark licorella slate, and the old vines that produce our wines. This is where theory becomes tangible --- where you can touch the soil, feel the gradient of the slopes, and understand why every grape in Priorat must be picked by hand.
The vineyard walk is part of our Terroir experience, which combines the outdoor exploration with a focused tasting back at the winery. It is one of the most rewarding ways to understand the connection between land and wine.
Midday: A Wine and Food Pairing
After the walk, sit down for a structured wine and food pairing. Each dish is carefully matched to a specific wine, creating combinations that highlight the nuances of both. This is not a casual lunch --- it is a guided exploration of how the flavors of Priorat’s terroir translate from the vineyard to the kitchen to the glass.
Afternoon: Explore the Region
With the afternoon free, take time to explore the surrounding area. The village of Gratallops, the informal capital of Priorat wine, offers narrow streets and panoramic views. The ruins of Scala Dei, the 12th-century Carthusian monastery where Priorat’s winemaking tradition began, are a short drive away and well worth a visit.
For those who love the outdoors, the Montsant Natural Park provides hiking trails through Mediterranean forest and along dramatic cliff edges, with views that stretch across the entire wine region.
Where to Stay
Priorat’s accommodation options are intimate and characterful. Boutique guesthouses in converted stone farmhouses offer a quiet, authentic base for your stay. Our Essencia experience includes accommodation at a boutique hotel, combining the best of our wine and gastronomic offerings with a comfortable place to rest between explorations.
Why a Weekend Is Just the Beginning
Two days in Priorat will give you a powerful introduction to the region, but most visitors leave with the feeling that they have only scratched the surface. The landscape reveals more with each season, the wines open new dimensions with each vintage, and the quiet hospitality of the villages deepens with familiarity.
We invite you to begin your Priorat story with us. Explore our wine tourism experiences to find the perfect itinerary, or visit our gastronomic space to reserve your table.
Book your Priorat weekend experience and discover a destination that rewards every visit.