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| D.O. Empordà |
| Empordà is in the north-eastern corner of the Iberian Peninsula, between the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees. Its Mediterranean climate is influenced by the strength of the wind, particularly the Tramontana, which can reach speeds of up to 120 kilometres an hour. The wine-making tradition was brought to the diverse lands of Empordà by the ancient Greeks, more than 2,500 years ago. |
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SINCE THE 6th CENTURY BC
The history of winemaking in the Empordà dates back more than 2,500 years. The vineyards of the Empordá, the most ancient in the Iberian Peninsula, were introduced by the Greeks when they founded Empúries, then developed by Roman colonizers and finally settled by Benedictine monks from the monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes.
Nowadays, a number of different sized vineyards coexist in the vineyards, representing the continuity of the experience acquired, offering a very solid selection of bottled wines.
The history of the Empordà has been deeply influenced by the work of the vine, and also its territory, with its characteristic buildings, dry stone walls and terraces, which make up the unique landscape of the Empordà. Magical scenery, mentioned by writers such as Josep Pla and immortalised by artists like Salvador Dali, the illustrious sons of this land of the Tramontana wind. A world full of enchantments, which includes the popular “platillo” cuisine of the Empordà, and the nouvelle cuisine, as represented by chefs of great international prestige, marrying perfectly with these exceptional wines.
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