Wines have been grown in the region for over 2,500 years, but in the middle of the 20th century, the quality declined greatly in favor of producing cheap, bulk wines aimed at visiting beach tourists.
Wines have been grown in the region for over 2,500 years. Since the ancient Greeks first settled in the area, the Empordà has had several periods of splendour, but in the middle of the 20th century, the quality declined greatly in favor of producing cheap, bulk wines aimed at visiting beach tourists.