Nonetheless, the growing industrial development of the capitals Tarragona and Barcelona that took place as of the 1950’s, and especially between the 60’s and 70’s, offered more economically attractive possibilities to many Priorat youth, who progressively abandoned traditional family vinegrowing.

It wasn’t until the 1980’s that the Priorat reemerged, and recovered the position it deserved in the viticultural world. Reference is often made to the reconversion... of the new Priorat.