Abadia del Priorat, Priorato

Hotel. Built on top of the old abbey of Torroja del Priorat, the hotel sits on this 400-year old site in the center of Priorat. An area of qualified Designation of Origin, Priorat’s unique rocky landscape produces wines of the highest quality. The Abadia del Priorat upholds a commitment to the region by offering tours of Priorat’s prestigious vineyards and special tasting sessions in the exclusive wine tasting room. Guest rooms come fully equipped with spectacular views of the countryside and a surplus of comfort. Before check-out take a look at the hotel’s wine store. The vast selection and high quality mirrors the whole philosophy and efforts behind the Priorat region.

Wine. Because Priorat rests on land formed by a volcano, the thick sheets of slate provide the soil with large amounts of minerals adding to the rich flavor of this area’s high quality wine. The Priorat region is the only qualified Designation of Origin in Spain along with Rioja. Abadia del Priorat built a wine store inside the hotel in order to offer its guests direct access to Priorat’s distinct wines. The hotel also established a wine club for those who seek a little more exclusivity in buying high quality vintages.

Dining. Continuing with the hotel’s devotion to the Priorat region, the chef at the hotel restaurant prepares a menu that although highly innovative, has roots in traditional style cuisine with the focus on local foods.