While not on the summit of the highest mountains in the world, we felt like we were on a pinnacle of vineyards in Priorat and Montsant. We were visiting Capafons Osso Cellars that has vineyards in both in Priorat and Montsant. They also have two wineries, one in each region. We were visiting the vineyards in Priorat on another fine sunny day in Catalonia.

Terry & Kathy near the summit of a vineyard in the Priorat. The Montsant mountains are in the distance.

Francesc Xavier Capafons Osso took us on a tour of the vineyards. He talked about the difference in soils between the Priorat and Montsant. The very rocky sandstone and shale are great soils for planting a vineyard. Some roots can penetrate quite a distance. Francesc mentioned that the deepest roots that he was aware of was 20 meters (66 feet) deep. Organic principles are followed in the vineyards.  After the vineyard tour, we went to the winery located in the Montsant region.

Although we visited only six wineries in the two days that we were in Priorat and Montsant, we were able to experience the peacefulness and quiet of the area. It was so quiet that you can hear the wind.

Cheers,
Terry