Costers del Siurana Marc de l'Obac ★ 4.2
Costers del Siurana makes a small-batch marc from the Clos de l'Obac pomace; available at the Gratallops estate during appointment visits.
Tasting: Available for purchase during estate visits by appointment
A guide to distilleries in Priorat.
Distilleries in Priorat
Bodega Scala Dei Marc de Garnacha ★ 4.3
Scala Dei produces a traditional marc from its DOQ Priorat pomace; sold alongside the main Garnacha range at the winery shop adjacent to the Cartoixa ruins.
Tasting: Marc available for purchase at the Scala Dei shop during winery visiting hours
Cooperativa Falset Marca Marc Etim ★ 4.0
The Falset cooperative produces a small batch of marc from its Garnacha pressings; sold at the cooperative shop inside the Martinell building.
Tasting: Marc Etim available for purchase at the cooperative shop during opening hours
Mas Martinet Marc de Garnacha ★ 4.2
Mas Martinet produces a very small-batch marc from its DOQ Priorat Garnacha pressings; available only at the estate during scheduled visits.
Tasting: Available for tasting during estate visits by appointment; very limited production
Clos Mogador Marc de Priorat ★ 4.4
Clos Mogador produces a tiny-batch marc from its Manyetes Garnacha pressings; the most limited and site-specific spirit in the Priorat zone.
Tasting: Offered only during private estate visits by appointment; extremely limited stock
Celler El Masroig Marc de Garnacha ★ 4.0
El Masroig cooperative distills a small marc from its Garnacha and Carinena pomace; available at the cooperative shop alongside Les Sorts Montsant wines.
Tasting: Marc available for purchase alongside wines at the cooperative shop; no dedicated distillery tour
Torres Marc del Penedes ★ 4.3
Torres's Penedes distillery operation producing Catalan marc alongside the Torres brandy range; reachable as a day trip from Priorat on the wine route.
Tasting: Torres visitor centre offers full brandy and marc tasting flights; advance booking recommended
Mas Doix Marc de Carinena ★ 4.3
Mas Doix's marc from its century-old Carinena vines in Poboleda; the most terroir-specific Priorat spirit, poured during estate appointment visits.
Tasting: Available only at the estate during appointment visits
Celler Val Llach Marc de Carinena ★ 4.2
Val Llach's marc from Porrera-zone old-vine Carinena; a small-batch spirit available at the estate alongside the Val Llach wine range.
Tasting: Available during estate visits by appointment in Porrera
Clos Galena Marc de Garnacha ★ 4.1
Clos Galena's marc from Garnacha pressings on the Gratallops llicorella terraces; available during appointment visits as part of the estate experience.
Tasting: Available at the estate during appointment visits; part of the Clos Galena visit programme
Distilleries in Priorat, FAQ
When is the best time to visit Priorat for wine?
Peak wine-travel season in Priorat is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
Do I need an appointment to taste at Priorat estates?
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
What hours do Priorat cellars and tasting rooms keep?
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
How does tipping work at Priorat tastings?
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
What is the one wine to try in Priorat?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Priorat rewards trust.