The winery Crivellé i Valls
In the heart of the Priorat, where the slate soil (llicorella) catches the sunlight and keeps the memory of time, our small family winery was born. Among mountains and century-old vineyards, we cultivate with care and passion a legacy that began generations ago.
At Mas d’en Gil Estate, in the village of La Morera de Montsant, our vines ,some over one hundred years old, sink their roots into a rugged yet generous soil that gives life to wines of great depth, intensity, and history.
Our winery, located in Poboleda, is the soul of this shared dream. Here we craft limited productions, cherishing every detail, every grape, every moment of the process. More than wines, we create emotions that speak of our land, our family, and the deep respect for a tradition that lives on in every bottle.
The Vineyards
The vineyards of Bodega Crivellé i Valls, family-owned, host vines up to 90 years old of Garnatxa and Cariñena/Sansón.
They are located in Poboleda and La Morera de Montsant, within the historic Mas d’en Gil estate, part of the DOQ Priorat.
The diversity of the vineyards is remarkable, with steep slopes and slate soils, as well as flatter areas with loam and slate soils.
A distinctive practice is selecting the best old vines for new grafts, maintaining the genetics of the oldest and most balanced varieties, even if this involves a more limited production.
The orientation of the vineyards takes advantage of the “Garbinada” sea breeze, contributing to a later ripening and freshness in the wines.
The land
Poboleda, the birthplace of the wines of Bodega Crivellé i Valls, is located in the heart of Priorat, in the northeast of the region. Situated near the Siurana River and surrounded by natural formations such as the Montsant mountain range, it enjoys a distinctive microclimate.
The “marinada” or “garbinada,” a cool summer breeze, moderates the temperature, providing ideal conditions for viticulture. Its northern geographic position, compared to other municipalities in the Priorat, results in a late harvest, beginning between 8 and 12 days later than in more western areas.
Our wines
Xènia
White wine
91 pts James suckling
This white wine exhibits on the nose a powerful aromatic intensity of floral notes, with subtle hints of ripe white fruit.
On the palate, it has a fresh and pleasant entry, reminiscent of white fruits with certain citrus notes, silky on the palate, yet with its own personality, leaving a long finish.
Ideal with appetizers, foie gras, semi-cured cheeses, seafood, fish, fresh pasta, rice dishes, white meats, and between meals with nuts and candied fruits.
It is recommended to serve between 7º and 10º Celsius in order to appreciate all the aromatic qualities.
Lo Flipat
Red wine
Dark cherry color, with violet tones and a beautiful tear.
On the nose, it's a perfumed wine with notes of ripe red fruit, with subtle hints of vanilla and coconut.
On the palate, it's silky but with volume and body, with a balanced acidity that gives it a fresh, easy-to-drink finish.
It can be enjoyed with meats, cured and semi-cured cold cuts, semi-cured and cured cheeses, rice dishes in general, stews, as well as pasta and pizza.
Crivellé i Valls - Llàgrimes del Priorat
Red wine
92 pts James suckling
Dark cherry color, good layer, with violet tones and a beautiful tear.
On the nose, it's a perfumed wine with notes of ripe red fruit.
On the palate, it's balsamic, with body, mature tannins, with a finish of sweet spices and balanced acidity.
It can be enjoyed with meats, cured and semi-cured cold cuts, semi-cured and cured cheeses, rice dishes in general, and stews.
Dolç de l'Aina
Sweet wine for appetizers and desserts.
Late harvest wine (harvested approximately 30/40 days later) when it starts to become raisined.
It is a sweet dessert wine, but not cloying.
Aromatic wine with a high volatile acidity, on the palate it recalls red fruit, raisins, with a dense touch. Very sweet.
It can be enjoyed with appetizers and desserts.
It is served chilled, like a white wine.
Crivellé i Valls - Llegat
Red wine
94 pts Tim Atkin
Made with grapes selected from the oldest Garnacha and Cariñena vineyards.
It is a silky wine with hints of ripe fruit and a little spice with excellent and balanced acidity.
On the nose it is a wine with notes of very ripe fruits with light balsamic touches.
It can be enjoyed with meats, cured and semi-cured cold cuts, semi-cured and cured cheeses, rice dishes in general, and stews.