6 editor-picked estates growing Macabeo in Priorat.
Where to taste Macabeo in Priorat: the estates that grow it, how the region expresses the grape, and how to book a visit.
The cellar
The 12 highest-rated of 19 bottles with at least 15% Macabeo in the blend.
4.6
Pedra de Guix
Terroir al Limit
4.5
Clos Nelin
Clos Mogador
4.5
Coma Blanca
Nin-Ortiz
4.4
Clos Martinet Blanc
Mas Martinet Viticultors
4.4
Joan Gine Blanc
Buil and Gine
4.3
Kyrie
Clos de l'Obac / Costers del Siurana
4.2
Ferrer Bobet Blanc
Ferrer Bobet
4.2
Saó Blanc
Sao del Coster
4.1
Salanca
Celler Vall Llach
4.0
Dido Blanc
Venus la Universal
4.0
Mas d'En Gil Blanc
Finca Mas d'en Gil
3.9
Camins del Priorat Blanc
Alvaro Palacios
Founded in 1979 by Rene Barbier, Clos Mogador is one of the five estates that revived DOQ Priorat with the celebrated 1989 harvest. The estate's Manyetes plot holds Vinya Classificada status in the DOQ Priorat classification.
Tasting: Visits by appointment; contact the estate directly.
Signature wines: Clos Mogador, manyetes, Clos Nelin
Founded in 1989 by Carles Pastrana as one of the five original Priorat pioneers. Winemaker Mariona Jarque leads production. Their fixed-coupage approach uses consistent vineyard parcels and blend percentages each vintage.
Tasting: Guided visits by arrangement; contact [email protected].
Signature wines: Clos de l'Obac, Miserere, Kyrie
The Rovira Carbonell family acquired this 125-hectare estate in 1998 and introduced CAAE-certified organic farming under Marta Rovira Carbonell. Based in Bellmunt del Priorat within the Bellmunt Vi de Vila appellation.
Tasting: Mon-Fri 10:30, 12:00, 15:30; Sat 10:30, 12:00; advance booking required. Email [email protected].
Signature wines: Coma Vella, Clos Fontà, Bellmunt
Established in 1917, Vinicola del Priorat is the only cooperative managing the entire process from vine to commercialisation across Gratallops, El Lloar, La Vilella Alta and La Vilella Baixa.
Tasting: Wine and olive oil shop on site; cooperative welcomes visitors.
Signature wines: Onix Classic, Onix Evolució, Onix Fusió
A small DOQ Priorat producer in El Lloar, one of the cooperative villages, working Garnacha and Cariñena from old vineyard plots.
Tasting: Contact for visits.
Signature wines: Orto Vi de Vila
Founded in 1920, this Falset cooperative is the region's largest producer under the Etim brand, covering DO Montsant and DOQ Priorat with a wide range from everyday to premium.
Tasting: Open cellar-door shop and tasting room; tasting packs available on site.
Signature wines: Etim Negre, Etim Garnatxa Vermella, Etim Dolc Natural
Wine and cheese
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.
