The Mariol family has been in the wine business for over 100 years operating out of La Batea, a medieval town in the heart of Terra Alta region of Catalunya. In 1945, the family’s patriarch, José María Vaquer Bes, began selling wines in Rues in Barcelona from his car.

Terra Alta is a small region tucked away in the south of Catalunya.  The dry Mediterranean climate, mostly calcareous soils and combination of two prevailing winds, the dry north (el cierzo) and moist southeast (el garbí), provide optimal conditions for growing grapes. These factors, along with our 50 hectares of vineyards and other small farms in the region, allow us to make wines and vermouths that reflect the uniqueness of our territory and people.  Our commitment to not interfere in our territory’s complex ecosystem is achieved by growing grapes in a sustainable and eco-friendly way.  Our clear and strong commitment to sustainable agriculture is how we contribute to the care and protection of the landscape and how we foster our people’s roots.

At Celler Mariol we are dedicated to producing fine single-variety vermouths and wines, in bottles with a very distinct design by German art director, Mirko Borsche.  The Casa Mariol brand known to the public today was created by descendants Marta, Josep Maria and Miguel Angel in 2007. Their unique, innovative, eye-catching packaging has attracted much attention, as have the wines. Under the watchful eye of Miguel Angel Vaquer, the house aims and succeeds in creating quality wines and vermouths at a fantastic value.