Oller del Mas
Spain
1,000 years of history
Knights, nobles, religious orders and master craftsmen have all left their mark on the walls of the medieval castle of Oller del Mas, which dates back to the 10th century and was restored between 1981 and 2008. The meaning of “Oller,” which translates as “the one who makes pots”, appears on the family coat of arms featuring three gold pots on a red background. It is an emblem that exists since the beginnings and which they still keep after all these years.
At the heart of the vineyards is a 13th century dry stone kiln, which has recently been restored in order to mould new pots using earth from the estate. In the winery, they create wines that tell their own story. All are organic, made only with grapes from the estate following biodynamic farming practices. It's one of the five wineries in Catalonia that produces a strictly estate wine, the equivalent of the prestigious French Grand Cru concept.
Forbid pesticides and chemicals, opting instead for natural methods such as green manure and organic compost to protect the vines.
Harvest by hand, carefully selecting the grapes to ensure that the raw material is always the best. The outcome is premium quality wines with unique flavours which capture the essence of Oller del Mas.
They choose native varieties from el Pla de Bages that are adapted to the terroir, the climate and the environment, in order to capture the natural surroundings in a bottle. It is varieties such as Picapoll Tinto that allow them to create unique and distinctive wines, and Malvasía Manresana, with which they make one of their most exclusive wines, 201. Flavours created only in Oller del Mas.