According to all facts and figures available, the Grenache grape is what dominates the vineyards and production in DOQ Priorat, standing at 39% of the total as of 2017. It used to be a bit higher historically but foreign varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah were introduced mid-20th century to take a bit away from its dominance and then, in that last few years, the total of white grapes has been growing as well, rising from 4% to nearly 7% in just a couple of years. […]

For full access, please log in or purchase a subscription.