The first Spanish wine designations of origin were recognised in 1932 in the Statute of Wine promulgated by the state government, including the DO Tarragona. Within the limits of the DO Tarragona, the "Falset subzone" was differentiated, which occupied the current territory of DO Montsant. Finally, taking into account the specific characteristics of the wines and the importance of vine cultivation in the area, in 2001 the creation of the Montsant Designation of Origin was approved, which started with 28 registered wineries and today has 55.
