OUR TERROIR: THE SOUL OF THE PROJECT
Our vineyards grow on the steep slopes of Priorat, where llicorella slate soils and Mediterranean climate shape wines of depth, structure and identity.
OUR TERROIR
Our vineyards grow on the steep slopes of Priorat, where llicorella slate soils and Mediterranean climate shape wines of depth, structure and identity.
VITICULTURE PHILOSOPHY
Respect for the Land
Viticulture at Mas Igneus is based on respect. Most vineyard work is carried out by hand due to the steep slopes, ensuring careful attention to each vine. We prioritize sustainable practices and soil health to preserve the authenticity of our terroir.
Harvest
Harvest is done manually and parcel by parcel, selecting only the best grapes at optimal ripeness. Each vineyard is vinified separately to maintain its identity.
CLIMATE
A Mediterranean climate with continental influences: hot summers, cold winters and significant temperature variation between day and night.
These conditions allow slow ripening and preserve freshness and balance.
THE LAND
Priorat is a land of strong character, defined by its dramatic slopes and its distinctive llicorella soils — fractured slate that forces vine roots to dig deep in search of water and nutrients. This demanding environment naturally limits yields, producing small berries and wines of remarkable intensity, concentration, and pronounced minerality — a true reflection of their origin.
VINEYARDS
Located between Falset and La Vilella Baixa, our estate vineyards sit between 300 and 450 meters above sea level.
The steep slopes and poor slate soils limit production naturally, ensuring quality over quantity.
Some of our Cariñena vines are over 100 years old, deeply rooted in llicorella and naturally low-yielding.
VARIETIES
Identity rooted in origin
At Mas Igneus, our wines are shaped by the native varieties of Priorat — grapes that have adapted over centuries to the dramatic slopes, the llicorella slate soils and the Mediterranean climate. Each variety brings a distinct dimension, contributing balance, depth and authenticity to our wines.
CARIGNAN
Depth, structure and longevity
Historically rooted in Priorat, Cariñena is a grape of resilience and character. Naturally suited to extreme conditions, it brings vibrant acidity, intensity and exceptional aging potential.
From our oldest parcels, Cariñena delivers wines of structure and depth, marked by concentration and a powerful sense of place.vi
GRENACHE
Elegance and Mediterranean expression
Garnacha is the soul of Priorat and one of our cornerstone varieties. Perfectly adapted to dry conditions and poor slate soils, it produces wines of remarkable expression — ripe yet refined fruit, silky texture and balanced structure.
In our old vines, Garnacha reveals its most profound character: concentration, finesse and a distinctive mineral imprint that speaks clearly of its origin.
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WHITE GRENACHE
Precision, texture and mineral tension
White grenache thrives in our llicorella soils, developing structure and freshness while maintaining Mediterranean warmth. It offers volume on the palate, natural acidity and subtle mineral tension.
A variety of quiet strength, combining delicacy with depth, and reflecting the landscape with clarity and elegance.
OTHERS VARIETIES
Sirah: Intensity and aromatic depth
Syrah finds a compelling expression in Priorat’s climate. It contributes spice, depth and layered aromatics, bringing additional complexity and richness to the final blend.
Cabernet Sauvignon: Definition and structure
Cabernet Sauvignon contributes precision and backbone. When blended with our native varieties, it enhances complexity and aging capacity while preserving the balance and identity of the terroir.
Merlot: Harmony and roundness
Merlot adds suppleness and textural elegance. Its generous fruit character helps create wines that are harmonious and refined, complementing the structure of Garnacha and Cariñena.
HARVEST
Precision, patience and respect for timing
Harvest at Mas Igneus is one of the most decisive moments of the year — the culmination of months of work shaped by climate, soil and careful observation.
Given the steep slopes of Priorat, all grapes are harvested by hand. Each bunch is carefully selected in the vineyard to ensure that only fruit of optimal quality reaches the winery. This meticulous process allows us to preserve the integrity of the grapes and the authenticity of each parcel.
Timing is essential. We harvest parcel by parcel, sometimes vine by vine, waiting for the precise moment when balance between ripeness, acidity and structure is achieved. In Priorat, where conditions can vary significantly between plots, this precision is fundamental.
Low yields, old vines and the demanding llicorella soils naturally limit production, resulting in small berries with exceptional concentration and depth. Harvest is not rushed — it is guided by the vineyard itself.
Each parcel is vinified separately to respect its identity and to fully express the nuances of altitude, orientation and soil composition.
OUR PLOTS DOQ PRIORAT
Belonging to one of Spain’s most exceptional appellations
OUR PLOTS DOQ PRIORAT
Belonging to one of Spain’s most exceptional appellations
COSTER DE L’ERMITA
Here, where the gentle slopes embrace the village of Gratallops and the ancient hermitage watches over the land, lie our earliest-ripening vineyards. With southeastern exposure and a warmth that accompanies the vines throughout the day, this estate offers a luminous and precise expression of the territory.
It is also in Costers de l’Ermita where our winery is located, seamlessly integrated into the landscape and surrounded by vineyards. From here, we accompany each parcel from vine to bottle, maintaining a direct and constant connection with the land that gives birth to our wines.
From these llicorella slopes comes La Capelleta, a 100% Garnacha Blanca wine recognized as Vi de Vila de Gratallops. Here, Garnacha Blanca finds its balance between freshness and structure, between volume and mineral tension.
In Costers de l’Ermita, sun and slate converse in every cluster, giving rise to a wine that clearly reflects the character of Gratallops — elegant, vibrant and deeply rooted in its origin.
EL MASET
Between Poboleda and Cornudella lies a parcel that feels almost forgotten by time — El Maset. Among vines that have witnessed more than a century of seasons, and a solitary fig tree that seems to guard their memories, this land whispers of heritage and quiet resilience.
From here come the grapes of our centenary vines — a true treasure that has endured generations of sun, wind and stone. Its soil, shaped by years of llicorella and extreme climate, nurtures fruit that balances elegance and intensity, concentration and depth.
El Maset inspires wines that are contemplative and soulful — expressions of history deeply rooted in each vine. This is where past and future meet, where every cluster becomes a living connection to the landscape’s memory and to the long story the land continues to write.
VINEYARDS
VISIT
Ctra T-710 km 11.1 (de Falset a La Vilella Baixa)
43737 Gratallops
(Tarragona) Spain
FROM 11 A.M AT 3PM
CONTACT
tel. +34 644 00 13 95
Ariadna
info@masigneus.com
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