Can Sumoi Muntanya 2024

Can Sumoi Muntanya

Region: Penedès, Cataluña, Spain

Vintage: 2024

Bottle size: 75cl

Grape: Macabeo, Xarel-lo

ABV: 12%

Bright, concentrated white fruit aromas lead the nose, layered with lifted floral notes and a subtle hint of rosemary that evokes its Mediterranean origin. The palate is fresh and vibrant, defined by a fine, persistent mousse and a lightly saline finish that brings precision and energy.

The vineyards are located in the Montmell Mountains at elevations ranging from 400 to 700 metres, across several high-altitude plots including Cal Magre, Planes de les Pobles, La Galzeranna and Cal Palau. These mountain vineyards are planted on calcareous and stony alluvial loam soils, well suited to low-vigour, balanced vine growth. Trained in a mix of goblet and trellised systems, the vineyards are farmed under a Mediterranean mountain climate using 100% organic agriculture. Emphasis is placed on recovering biodiversity and restoring the surrounding forest ecosystem, alongside the preservation of local, traditional and historic grape varieties.

Harvest began on 16th September, with grapes hand-picked and transported in 2,500 kg trailers. The grapes were pressed at a low pressure, then fermentation was carried out using indigenous yeasts. The wine was fermented in stainless steel and then aged on its lees for 12 months in bottle following the traditional method.

Can Sumoi is a collaboration between Pepe Raventós of Raventós i Blanc and his childhood friend, Francesc Escala. For many years, they dreamed of making still wines in their native Catalonia. One day, while on a bike ride high up in the mountains of West Penedès, Pepe set eyes on a derelict 17th-century Finca. He returned with Francesc, who was equally enthralled by the Finca and the land. In 2016, the duo decided to revive the rundown property and realise their dream, founding Can Sumoi.