The wine roite

 The monastery of Scala Dei, founded in s. Twelfth is the reference point and missed the Priorat Qualified Denomination of Origin. The monks were decisively favor the cultivation of vines. DOQ Priorat is characterized by slopes of slate and its wines are a reflection of the harsh climatic conditions and unique terrain. The presence of the monks until mid-century XIX decisively favored the cultivation of vines and the quality of a product that now enjoys international prestige: the wines of the Priorat DOQ. The DOC is limited to wines of nine villages in the central part of the county, all of it very rugged terrain and steep. One of the villages covered in the DOQ Priorat Priorat is Bellmunt (can be reached by road from the local TP-7101 N-420 at the height of Falset), where there are several quality wineries. With a mining past shows over the remains of the activity which lasted centuries and scored quite the character. It is worth noting the Mining Museum, the Art Nouveau building from which administered the mines and where was the laboratory (House of Mines, 1905) and the mining district or Cologne. The Museum presents samples of minerals and mining related equipment and also can download a guide to the first gallery of the Eugenia Mine. The originality of the village is symbolized by his white bell, all of Priorat. Returning to Falset, take the road T-710 and turn left to the T-712 toward Gratallops to get the praise. Following the road, we come to praise. Old way of passage between Tarragona and the Ebro employed former generations of travelers. Very characteristic steep streets and balconies on the river Montsant. A picturesque spot to spend a while to find the source of Rogerals Vella and the place where you can see red sandstone rocks of curious shapes (accessed by a marked trail that also leads to the old fountain Minfami, of Arab origin). Gratallops. One of the great centers of wine industry today. In its place we find, apart from the Cooperative 2nd grade, Wine Priorat, which includes the harvest of small villages, several well known wineries. The picturesque chapel of Consolation, located halfway between Gratallops and Vilella Baixa, presides over the scene. It follows the road T-710 N toward and before 1 km, turn onto the T-711 to Torroja del Priorat. In Torroja del Priorat, it is based on Control Board DOQ Priorat. Contains interesting details of antiquity in its streets paved with river stones, and especially a Baroque organ in the parish of San Miguel which has been recently restored. At the Museum Cellar Joan Pamies, you can admire a private collection of wine presses and other old stuff and country. The road leads to Porrera TP-7403. Porrera is a coastal village surrounded by vineyards and hazelnuts (Grenache and Carignan), which now have established major wineries. They present old mansions, many of which hold ancient sundials, some of them of great interest, among which are the largest in Catalonia. Other sights are the Hermitage of San Antonio Abad (1610), the parish church, dating from XVIII, and the bridge over the river Cortiella. To reach Poboleda, follow the road heading No. TP-7402 to meet the C-242. It still left a half mile north to turn off after the T-702 again to the left. Winemaking. The old "populeta" Siurana the river was where the monks resided while bastia the monastery of Scala. From its slate of land arising excellent quality wines. It has a large church dedicated to Saint Peter, widely known as the Cathedral Priory, and the streets of stately houses with beautiful doors voussoirs. There are also beautiful landscapes such as the power in Mingot, 1 km from the village. It returns to the C-242 and continue the journey toward Cornudella where, shortly before entering it, take a local road on the left (TV-7021) that leads to La Morera de Montsant. La Morera de Montsant. Old town of Saracen origin located below the cliffs of the Serra de Montsant Major. Keep a Romanesque portal in the parish church. The ruins of the ancient monastery of Scala and the village of the same name are within its municipality. Some kind a paved path that runs along the gorge of Horta. The village of Scala, growing old convent at the time of the monks was the seat of business of the house. From here, the brother ran cultivation workers, monks or not, they were careful wineries, cattle and various crops. Today is a lovely spot with a primitive church, surrounded by stately homes and large wine cellars. The ruins of the monastery of Scala are now a monument that belongs to the Ministry of Culture of the Generalitat of Catalonia. The monastery dating from the XII was the first of the Iberian Peninsula. Following the road T-702 S toward reach the Vilella Alta. La Vilella Alta is a small village perched on a hill close to the Serra de Montsant (southern side). The parish church of Santa Lucia keeps an altarpiece of 1700. Oil mill district. The same road leads to T-702 Vilella Baixa. La Vilella Baixa. The village is very picturesque with steep streets and interesting corners of the street is "Do not Pass" clear evidence of medieval times. The medieval bridge over the river Montsant, with the backdrop of the towering houses so characteristic of the Vilella Baixa, is the view par excellence of this population. End of itinerary. Region: Priorat Distance: 63.0 miles Signage: Yes Duration: 48 hours Topics: Nature | Culture Types: Cultural Heritage     Criteria of usage of these routes   See restaurants here See hotels here Source: Government of Catalonia. Directorate General of Tourism / Data Update: 01/03/2011

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