• The
Mas La Plana vineyard, in Pacs del
Penedès, within the borders of DO Penedès, which in the Middle Ages formed part of the fiefdom of the Count of
Barcelona, is planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, with an average age of about 30 years. It is one of the first vineyards cultivated in
Spain based on this variety of grape. The wine which bears the name of the estate, is produced from grapes grown here. Today, La Plana is recognised as one of the most prestigious red wines in the world, as claimed among others by Julian Jeffs in his book, “The Wines of Spain”. • Located on the Cister Route, the medieval castle of
Milmanda provides the name for another estate, from which a white wine of the same name comes. Milmanda is made using traditional methods, and fermented in barrels of new French oak. The Milmanda estate is located in the municipality of
Vimbodí i Poblet, in DO Conca de Barberà, and consists of of vineyard. • At the
Fransola estate the
Sauvignon blanc vines share the space with plots planted with
Parellada. The blend of these two varieties, although with a predominance of Sauvignon, is used to produce Fransola, through an elaboration that requires considerable care, given that part of the must is fermented in wooden barrels and the other part in stainless steel, before they are finally brought together. • Located alongside the historical Cistercian monastery of
Poblet, the wine
Grans Muralles takes its name from the vineyard that used to surround the walls of the monastery. Historic varieties, now almost extinct, such as
Garró or
Samsó, share the land with rows of
Garnacha tinta,
Monastrell and
Mazuelo. • Owned by the Torres family since 1983,
Mas Borras includes a vineyard of
Pinot noir. • Very small, covering only , production of the estate where
Torres Reserva Real has its origins is extremely limited, producing barely more than 6,000 bottles a year. Furthermore, it is only made if the harvest has been particularly promising. == Awards ==