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"Don't follow trends" is part of the ethos of Portal del Montsant. Their story begins in 2003 after finding the perfect space that once housed the old Marcá wine cooperative.
"Be most honest" Marta from Josep Grau Victicultor shares with us on their perspective on wines. It's something that isn't often said, but is a claim many quietly try to make with their wines. This is something different and their attempt at accountability is evident.
Wine is a way of life in DO Montsant and part of the culture. There is evidence of wine making in the region that dates back as early as the Roman Empire. However, the majority of planting of vineyards took place during the middle ages. The Carthusian monks have influenced the area with their farming techniques that furthered the growth of vineyards.
