Clos Figueras is a winery in Gratallops, in the heart of Priorat, acquired in 1997 by Charlotte and Christopher Cannan (the latter also president of the Bordeaux-based distributor Europvin). The estate holds an original parcel of old-vine garnacha and cariñena, later complemented with plantings of syrah, cabernet and viognier.
In 2001, one of its wines was awarded 96 points by Robert Parker, which quickly placed Clos Figueras among the leading names of the fast-emerging Priorat appellation. Alongside its reds, the winery produces a distinctive white, Font de la Figuera, a blend of viognier, garnacha blanca and chenin blanc.
The estate also includes a restaurant (Les Figueres, serving local, seasonal produce), its own olive oil, and a three-room bed and breakfast. The winery offers vineyard and cellar tours and is typically open daily from 10am to 5pm.
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Sources: closfigueras.info · winetourism.com