The D.O. Montsant along with other institutions is supporting the preparation of a charter to protect the countryside of the county. We at the regulatory council of Montsant, see the countryside to be an element of our identity. We also believe that it has cultural value, because it is made up of a rich heritage based on viticulture and other farming methods which have managed to live in harmony together, preserving valuable natural elements. We would like this and in fact need this to continue in this way.

We must remember that our countryside is also an economic resource and we are more and more aware of the value of areas which have not been destroyed by careless and aggressive attitudes. If the countryside is relatively untouched, this becomes an added value and synonym of correct farming methods which respect and sustain our environment.