Learning and the Love of Wine

The fact that I am a teacher does not make me a lover of wine. What makes me a lover of wine is the history behind the vine. And interestingly enough, my mother introduced me to the Carthusian Monks who make their own wine with a secret recipe. I have not yet found the recipe, or that much information about them, but I have, however, found an interesting article. The Legacy of the Carthusian Monks: Learning and the Love of Wine **Boy, do I have a lot to learn!**

"The Carthusian monastery of Escaladei, founded in the 12th century, is the reference point and compulsory visit to see the Priorat region. The Carthusian monks made a decisive contribution to the cultivation of the vine and nowadays, their former land makes up a large part of the DOQ Priorat (QDO in English). "

(photo is via - The Legacy of the Carthusian Monks: Learning and the Love of Wine)

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