{"product_id":"2024-can-sumoi-la-rosa-liberty","title":"2024 Can Sumoi, La Rosa - Liberty","description":"\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eCan 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eThe estate comprises 400 hectares of mainly woodland, planted 600 metres above sea level with views stretching over the Mediterranean Sea to the east. On a clear day, Mallorca is visible on the horizon. Can Sumoi’s elevation and secluded position create incredible biodiversity and make the estate a unique place for vine-growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eSurrounding the old farm buildings and winery are 20 hectares of Parellada, Xarel·lo, Montonega and Sumoll, planted on limestone soils replete with fossilised marine life. Inspired by ancestral farming practices, Pepe and Francesc have developed their own philosophy, which they call 'biosynergy'. The health of the vineyard is integral to this philosophy, where animals, vines, soil and people work together as a single entity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eFrancesc and Pepe’s aim is to produce expressive and precise wines through a combination of manual harvests, indigenous yeasts, spontaneous fermentation and limited additions of sulphur or additives, as well as through using temperature control and inert gas to prevent oxidation. They produce five wines, two whites, a rosé, a red and a sparkling, all displaying a hallmark freshness that is the signature of this high-elevation site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eThe Xarel·lo is a classic expression of the region’s most prized variety, which Pepe believes can reveal a true sense of place. It displays soft, herbal aromatics on a dry and refreshing palate. The Garnatxa Blanca was first produced in 2022 from two plots sourced near the Can Sumoi estate. It is weightier than the Xarel·lo with a gentle fruit character. The lively ‘La Rosa’ is a blend of Sumoll and Xarel·lo, while the Garnatxa Sumoll is heady and perfumed with a core of red fruit and Mediterranean herbs encased by rounded tannins. Finally, the Ancestral Montònega is a unique sparkling wine made from a clone of the native Parellada. It is a crisp, fresh and softly sparkling with notes of discovery apple, white flowers and a hint of pine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe certified organic Can Sumoi vineyards are located in Baix Penedès (Serra de L'Home, el Montmell), situated between 350-700 metres above sea level. There are 20 hectares of vineyards planted with vines that are over 40 years old, surrounded by 380 hectares of woodland. The cool mountain climate results in fresh wines, while the calcareous, stony soil adds texture, tension and elegance to the wines. The Sumoll was sourced from the villages of Capellà, Fidel, Prat and La Torra at 600 metres above sea level, and the Xarel-lo from the villages Torrent de la Casa and La Costa, located in the Montmell Mountains, situated between 300-400 metres above sea level. The vines are south and east facing, with the gentle breeze and sun exposure minimising disease pressure and frost damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiPaper-root MuiAccordion-root accordion_accordion__I9cut Mui-expanded MuiAccordion-rounded MuiPaper-elevation1 MuiPaper-rounded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-root MuiCollapse-entered\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapperInner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"region\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiAccordionDetails-root\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eThe 2024 vintage began with a wet but temperate winter and spring, allowing for a good bud break and good plant development. Careful vineyard management allowed the grapes to fend off the pressure of mildew and allowed a long and healthy ripening season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Can Sumoi wines are organic and produced following the `Vin Méthode Nature` regulations, resulting in no more than 30mg\/L of sulphites in total. The grapes were hand picked and destemmed. After soft treading, the grapes were gently pressed before fermentation took place using indigenous yeast in stainless steel tanks at 18 - 20°C. Fermentation lasted 18 days before spontaneous malolactic fermentation took place. The wine was bottled in December following brief ageing in stainless steel tanks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis rosé is distinctly Mediterranean, with aromas of raspberries and wild flowers. The palate is concentrated and long, with a silky texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wine Tasting Adventure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56640422117754,"sku":null,"price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/4297\/9770\/files\/LaRosaNV__250x500_1497a656-b9d9-496a-a5f2-31b8b0201966.jpg?v=1772455265","url":"https:\/\/www.wine-ta.co.uk\/products\/2024-can-sumoi-la-rosa-liberty","provider":"Wine Tasting Adventure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}