Minister Òscar Ordeig i Molist, in the context of a newly formed Government, was able to see firsthand the tasks carried out at the cooperative during the grape harvest, touring the facilities where farmers were delivering their crops. Afterwards, the President of the Cooperative, Xavier Pié, led the delegation on a visit to the Modernist Winery, where they were also able to observe the work of the oenologists. The day continued with a visit to the headquarters of Castell d’Or, where they toured the bottling plant and other facilities dedicated to the production of the group’s various products.
Both Castell d’Or and the Cooperative sought to convey the urgency of collaborating with the Administration to strengthen the agricultural sector: “It is essential for the Administration to work closely with farmers to facilitate their work, especially in these difficult years they are experiencing. The sector needs to be strengthened to ensure its sustainability and long-term viability,” noted Amell. Furthermore, the need to seriously address the issue of water management and the importance of taking measures to improve infrastructure and technology in the water sector was emphasised, with a focus on working together to ensure a more sustainable future for agriculture.
Cooperativism and Territory
Castell d’Or is made up of 16 wineries spread across different wine-producing areas of Penedès, Baix Penedès, Conca de Barberà, Alt Camp, Tarragona, and Lleida. This union represents more than 2,200 farming families who, for over a hundred years, have cultivated vineyards and produced wines and cavas of high quality and character. These wineries, with a century-old history, have decided to pool their efforts and expertise in the processes of production, winemaking, packaging, and distribution of premium wines, cavas, and oils.
