Grapes have been grown in the Spanish region of Priorat since the 12th century, but only gained world recognition in the 1990’s.  In 2009, Priorat was elevated to DOCa status, the country’s highest level of wine denomination, and shared only with Rioja. In the year 2000 the Melis winery was founded, and their team began restoring the ancient terraced vineyards, mostly planted to Carinena.  Melis also planted Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah, and today produce two wines from their estate, the Priorat and the Elix Priorat. Melis is guided by its team’s defining philosophy “that the wine should honor and reflect the wild, earthy richness of Priorat’s traditional varietals and terroir,...   Read more