Priorat, located in Catalonia, northeastern Spain, is a dramatic, mountainous wine region known for its powerful, deeply concentrated red wines, primarily based on Garnacha (Grenache) and Cariñena (Carignan), grown in ancient, low-yielding vineyards. The region’s hallmark is its unique llicorella soils—a mix of black slate and quartz—that contribute to the wines’ intense minerality, structure, and ability to age, making Priorat one of only two Spanish regions (alongside Rioja) to hold the prestigious DOCa designation.