Clos Mogador is one of the most iconic wineries in Priorat, located near the village of Gratallops in Catalonia’s rugged wine country, just south of Barcelona. Nestled among steep hillsides of distinctive llicorella slate soils, the estate benefits from a dramatic Mediterranean mountain landscape that gives its wines remarkable minerality and depth. The winery was founded in 1979 by René Barbier and his wife, Isabelle Meyer, at a time when Priorat was still an overlooked wine region. Clos Mogador became one of the pioneering estates responsible for the modern revival—or “renaissance”—of Priorat, helping transform it into one of Spain’s most prestigious appellations. Its first vintage was released in 1989 and quickly gained international acclaim for its powerful yet elegant expression of Garnacha and Cariñena. The Barbier family’s winemaking roots trace back centuries to southern France, and their history deeply informs the estate’s philosophy and respect for terroir. Clos Mogador remains a benchmark producer in Priorat, embodying both the history of the region and its dynamic modern resurgence.