The steadfastness of certain families in the Priorat region in ensuring the survival of their ancient vineyards is the open secret behind the extraordinary quality and unique nature of their grapevines. The Bartolomé i Vernet family is a living example of this attitude of commitment to the land and grape cultivation which, generation after generation, has harvested the grape stocks on its plots of land known as trossos, using them produce its wines in the traditional manner, with the local garnacha and samsó grape varieties of which it is the exclusive proprietor.