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Priorat: Science Park of Wine Technology

To try and ensure that quality is maintained, innovations continue, and wines stay ahead of the competition, a Science and Technology Park specialising in wine research and development is located in Falset, the heart of the Priorat wine growing area. Based on the successful Australian wine research and development model, the Park is promoted by Rovira i Virgili University, Falset Town Council and the Catalan government. It is intended as an international reference point in the innovation of the oenological sector across the academic, professional and institutional world.

The Priorat Science Park of Wine Technology is the first of its kind in Europe and aims to develop techniques to improve the quality of wine and train students at the school of oenology in Falset and at Rovira i Virgili University.


Priorat Science Park of Wine Technology

Europe's first Science Park of Wine Technology opened in 2009 in Falset, the heart of the Priorat wine growing area. It is intended as an international centre of wine research and development, ensuring the region continues to stay ahead of the wine competition. It includes a series of pilot plants and facilities to assist new business start-ups.


Priorat Science Park of Wine Technology
Priorat Science Park of Wine Technology

The Wine Technology Park is one of four new tourism-related Research and Development institutions in the region.


New Tourism-related Science and Technology Parks in the Tarragona Region
New Tourism-related Science and Technology Parks in the Tarragona Region


What is a Science and Technology Park?

A Science and Technology Park is a facility that operates with universities, centres of research and other institutions of higher education. It is designed to promote training and the growth of knowledge-based companies with a high added value within the tertiary sector.

The Park management body helps promote technology transfer and foster innovation between business and users of the park. The aim is to increase the wealth and welfare of the community by promoting a culture of innovation and competitiveness.

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