Author Archives: Ignacio Sanchez

PONS Food Festival 2024: A Celebration of the Excellence of the Flavors of Les Garrigues

L’Albagés, June 29, 2024 – The iconic estate Clos Pons became yesterday the stage for a Wild West-themed experience, hosting the PONS 2024 Gastronomic Festival. Amidst olive groves and vineyards, the estate gathered over five hundred people for an evening highlighted by the fusion of haute cuisine, quality entertainment, and spectacular panoramic views. The festival […]

New Lecciana Plantation, 32 Hectares Cultivated with the Smartree Cultivation Model

This June, on one of the recently acquired estates by the Pons family, we planted 32 hectares of the Lecciana variety, a new estate located in Castelldans (Spain), on the Cogul road. As we mentioned in previous posts, in the upcoming PONS plantations, we were going to implement the Smartree cultivation model, an innovative cultivation […]

Testimonials from the Territory: The “Aljub Igloo”

The “Aljub Igloo” is a traditional construction that resembles snow igloos in shape but is adapted to the needs and materials available in warmer climates like that of L’Albagés, South of Catalonia (Spain). These structures, with their characteristic dome shape, are used for water storage, efficiently maintaining the liquid’s freshness inside. Constructing an “Aljub Igloo” […]

Innovations in Viticulture: Sustainable Technologies Applied at CLOS PONS

At CLOS PONS, sustainability is not just a buzzword; it’s a philosophy that permeates every aspect of our viticulture. We are committed to practices that not only yield wines of the highest quality but also protect and nurture the environment around us. Here’s a glimpse of some of the technological innovations and sustainable practices we’re […]

Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Organic · (EVOO)

Rich in nutrients, completely natural and eco-friendly   Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is made from olives from organic farming that are healthy and at their optimum ripeness point In the mills, mechanical procedures or physical means are used in specially controlled conditions, which do not alter the oil. We can define organic farming […]

Red Wine is rich in resveratrol, a compound with antioxidant properties and a cardioprotective effect

One of the most prominent polyphenols in red wine and studied at a nutritional level is resveratrol. This compound fights cancer cells and free radicals by reducing ageing, it has an anti-inflammatory effect and protects the cardiovascular system.  The intelligent consumption of red wine can present potential beneficial effects for health. Red wine is rich […]

A diet rich in olive oil reduces have significant benefits for brain health

A diet rich in olive oil reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s. Olive oil, especially extra virgin olive oil, has been shown to have significant benefits for brain health and could help reduce the risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer’s. Below are some key points on this topic: Predimed Study: The Predimed study (Prevention with Mediterranean […]

The Symphony of Blossoming at CLOS PONS: A Variety Show

With the arrival of May and June, the vineyards of CLOS PONS transform into a stage where each grape variety performs its own flowering melody. During this crucial period, tiny white flowers emerge, marking the beginning of a promise of fruits that will define the next harvest. Flowering is one of the critical stages in […]

Absolute triumph of Eduard Pons and Jaume Betriu in Baja Greece

The team from Lleida has controlled almost from start to finish the second round of the Lowland World Cup, not only in its category but also in the overall classification. The adventure that Eduard Pons started in 2022 in the world of the cross-country discipline has lived today one of the culminating moments. In the […]

The Smarttree will be implemented in the new PONS Olive Grove: An Innovative Cultivation Model

This innovative cultivation model will be implemented in the next PONS plantations. We will start in June of this year with a new Lecciana plantation of about 32 hectares on our Castelldans farms. The Smarttree is a revolutionary approach to olive cultivation that combines high productivity, efficiency and sustainability. Here are the key aspects: Hedge […]