Established in 1878 at the site of the 12th-century Carthusian monastery of Escaladei, the origin of organised wine cultivation in Priorat. Specialises in Garnacha from high-altitude mountain vineyards near Montsant.
Tasting: Guided visits of winery and heritage site; book through the estate website.
Signature wines: Scala Dei Cartoixa, Scala Dei Prior, Scala Dei Masdéu
The ruins of Cartoixa d'Escaladei, the 1163 Carthusian monastery that gave Priorat its name, host an annual heritage day each spring that includes guided tours of the monastery ruins, demonstrations of traditional winemaking, and tastings of Garnacha from the surrounding Escaladei Vi de Vila zone. The monastery ruins are a protected heritage site and the event draws visitors interested in the origin story of the region.
Tip: The Cartoixa ruins are signposted from the village of Escaladei, about 3km down a narrow road from La Morera de Montsant. The site can be visited independently year-round.
Walk among vineyards guided by a local in the unknown and unspoiled landscape of the Priorat wine region. Enjoy an easy half-day walk and savour the Priorat world-famo...
Welcome to a unique experience in the heart of Priorat, a region with some of Spain's most outstanding red wines. The only one classified under the DOC label near Barcelona.
Walk among the vineyards, breathe fresh air, taste our wines and enjoy a breakfast or snack in the middle of an exceptional landscape.