Situated within the river valleys of the Francolí and Anguera, it has historically been known for its white wines, but has been gaining more attention for its reds, especially those from the native Trepat grape.

It is highly probable that wine production was introduced by the ancient Romans but by the time of the Moorish dominion of the Iberian Peninsula it had all but disappeared from the Conca de Barberà area.

The railway connecting Montblanc to Reus on the coast was built in order to transport wine more rapidly and efficiently.

The Conca de Barberà area was the first in Catalonia, and in the rest of Spain, to form agricultural cooperatives based on grape growing and wine production.

Most of the vines are on dark lime bearing soils, quite loose and poor in organic matter.

The mountain ranges protect the area from the wind, while the high altitude means that the summers are not too hot.