The winery Ronadelles is known especially for its wine Cap de Ruc. Visiting the winery is a good way to understand, through wine, what the territory of the Montsant and the region of Priorat. As well as its people, its gastronomy, its history and its legends.
The activity begins with a warm welcome accompanied by an artisan cherry aperitif, a drink that creates fans. The tour begins where the old sawmill of Cornudella de Montsant. It is a space that Ronadelles has been able to take advantage of and adapt to your needs as a winery.
Then we went to the vineyards and from that moment on we appreciated the color festival of the soil. They explain to us the different geological formations, as well as the autochthonous varieties of the grape. This, together with the configuration of a "terroir", constitute the base of the wines of this winery.
The area offers red grape varieties such as Garnacha and Cariñena (Samsó). But also white like the white garnacha, the macabre and chardonnay. The weather and the professional work of its people give us unique and diverse wines.
Cap de Ruc winery
The winery of Cap de Ruc It is an example of the use of resources and we see that in the visit. To carry out the breeding, spaces have been rehabilitated inside some old houses of the town. As we walk towards them, they tell us some of the legends of the area.
Those stories like that of the monastery of Scala dei, the leap of the Moorish queen siurana or the origin of the toponym of Cornudella. In addition to how the people of the region used to live. Everything moves us to feel the roots of the area, to get closer to the land and its people. Of course, to remember when the area was known for its spirits and wines.
Upon entering one of the houses, we discover the aging barrels where some signature wines rest, made in a totally artisanal way.
During the visit we meet from the most popular to the most exclusive and award-winning. Where time passes slowly, it passes quickly to us since the visit is dynamic and informative.
Tasting and other wines from the winery
On the ground floor of a house in the town of Cornudella of Montsant dedicated and rehabilitated for aging is where the wine tasting takes place. In it we can appreciate and comment on petit committee the differences between them.
Although the winery is known for Cap de Ruc wines, we discover others like the Petit by Joanne Cox, Giral Vinyes Velles, Vins Llegendes and the exclusive James Giral. This is the only large reserve of the appellation of origin Montsant.
In the cellar Ronadelles, modern and faithful to its principles at the same time, they follow the practices of biodynamic agriculture. Especially with lunar cycles, as our ancestors did. Wines like Cap de Ruc crianza have recently been recognized with the Silver Vinari. The Sakura Japan Women's Wine Award the winery's oenologist has achieved it Eva prim
In addition, it has been distinguished with the award in Melbourne (Australia) as the best Spanish winery of the year. Successes that have led to the winery Ronadelles to export to 23 countries and be a benchmark in the demarcation.
When the visit ends and within the offer of Cap de Ruc we can enjoy a magnificent gastronomic offer. Also of rural accommodation. The winery has two restaurants, La Serra and Quatre Molins.
The first is rustic and cozy dedicated to traditional cuisine. In it, at this time of year, we can enjoy a good calçotada permit thanks to Calçotada pack that the winery offers. On the other hand, the second restaurant is dedicated to signature cuisine with pairings.
It is a recommended visit to get to know the winery and enjoy the gastronomy in an exceptional place and region.
