The union of enology and pharmacy in a personal care line
Science and territory applied to skin health
Clos d’Alè is a cosmetics brand born from the collaboration between the wine and pharmaceutical sectors. The project harnesses the antioxidant properties of Priorat grapes to develop treatments aimed at improving skin health through natural vineyard actives and circular economy principles.
Synergy between enology and pharmacy
08/04/26
The project is driven by Albert Costa, winemaker at Celler Vall Llach, and his twin brother Ernest Costa, a pharmacist.
This partnership combines technical knowledge of Porrera’s century-old vines with the rigor of pharmaceutical formulation. Clos d’Alè is based on viticosmetics: utilizing grape residues (skins and seeds) remaining after winemaking. The extreme conditions of the “llicorella” soil and lack of water cause the fruit to concentrate high-quality antioxidant actives. This regional energy is translated into clean formulas, free of parabens, silicones, and mineral oils, prioritizing skin health and environmental respect.
Science applied to the product
The brand’s efficacy is embodied in a concise yet specialized range.
An example is their facial cream, formulated with Carignan extracts, which uses wine polyphenols to protect the skin against aging and external factors. This same philosophy of natural resource management applies to products like the hand and nail cream, where Priorat olive oil is combined with organic baobab oil. The brand commits to local cosmetics where every ingredient has a clear function and total traceability, from the laboratory to the slate soils where the vines grow.
Social commitment and heritage wellness
This wellness line is part of a conscious and solidary luxury vision. The project not only cares for the skin but also has a social purpose linked to the Lluís Llach Foundation.
Through specific products, such as the hand care line, the brand contributes to the educational and economic development of communities in Senegal. Clos d’Alè targets an audience seeking cosmetics without harsh chemicals that values the story behind every bottle. It is a proposal that unites Barcelona and Porrera in a narrative of honesty, where sophistication lies in the purity of the actives and the commitment to people and the land.
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Brand: Clos d’Alè (Celler Vall Llach)
Origin: Porrera, Priorat
Featured products: Carignan facial cream and solidary hand cream
Web: vallllach.com/viticosmetica
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