Clos Mogador 2022

DOQ Priorat · Vi de Vinya Classificada · Gratallops, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. Clos Mogador 2022 comes from the vineyard surrounding the Clos Mogador farmhouse, conceived as a vast natural amphitheater of llicorella, Priorat's characteristic slate soil. The different grape varieties occupy specific positions according to sun exposure and prevailing winds, forming part of a landscape where olive trees, almond trees, and beehives also coexist.

It is one of the emblematic wines associated with the modern revival of Priorat and with René Barbier, whose family is closely connected to the winemaking history of the region.

• Grape varieties
  

45% Grenache · 29% Carignan · 16% Syrah · 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. A blend that combines the Mediterranean identity of Grenache and Carignan with the structure and complexity contributed by Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. The result is a deep and concentrated Priorat, yet one built around freshness, fine tannins, and the distinctive mineral expression of llicorella.

• Winemaking and aging

The grapes are harvested by hand into 10 kg crates. Upon arrival at the winery, the bunches undergo an initial selection and, after destemming, the berries are selected again on a vibrating sorting table. Fermentation begins with a spontaneous pied de cuve, respecting the indigenous yeasts.
Clos Mogador combines different fermentation methods with extended macerations. The current winemaking philosophy incorporates whole bunches or varying proportions of stems in certain tanks to preserve fruit and freshness. For this vintage, the wine was aged for approximately 20 months, primarily in large oak foudres, with some lots completing their evolution in concrete.

• Winery profile

Clos Mogador is deeply connected to René Barbier and his family, key figures in the contemporary revival of Priorat. The project has evolved toward an increasingly precise interpretation of the terroir, favoring Grenache and Carignan and using larger-format vessels to reduce the influence of oak while preserving fruit, freshness, and minerality.

• Special details:

Clos Mogador is recognized as a Vi de Vinya Classificada, a classification that highlights the unique identity of its vineyard. The estate forms a spectacular amphitheater of slate where biodiversity and vines coexist as part of the same ecosystem. The 2022 vintage received 97 Parker points, as well as 95 Peñín points according to specialized commercial sources. Approximately 35,000 bottles were produced and bottled in June 2024.