Concentrated and pure, Can Sumoi Garnatxa Blanca 2023 is a natural high-altitude wine made by Raventós i Blanc with white garnacha vines nestled in El Montmell, at the foot of the Sierra de 'l’Home (D.O. Penedès). Following biodynamic principles, the Catalan firm produced a Mediterranean white that stands out for its excellent balance between maturity and freshness.
General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
100% Garnacha blanca
Type of bottle
Truncated Conical Bottle
Capacity (cl)
75
General Information
2012 marked the beginning of a new era for Raventós i Blanc with their departure from the D.O. Cava. This change led the Raventós family firm to embark on other projects, and Can Sumoi is one of the most interesting ones. Among the wines produced under this brand, we highlight Can Sumoi Garnatxa Blanca 2023, an intriguing natural white wine made entirely from white Garnacha vines from two estates located at altitudes of 600 and 700 meters, in the Tarragona municipality of El Montmell, at the foot of the Sierra de ‘l’Home (Bajo Penedés).
Following the foundational principles of the Can Sumoi project, for the production of the vegan wine Can Sumoi Garnatxa Blanca 2023, the firm carried out viticulture and vinification based on minimal intervention, with the utmost respect for the environment and avoiding the use of additives or sulfates. After manual harvesting, the white Garnacha grapes underwent gentle destemming and crushing in an inert atmosphere, along with low-pressure pressing. Alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 18-20 ºC and lasted for 18 days. The result is a natural wine with a Mediterranean profile, expressing a unique terroir, that surprises with its purity and authenticity.
The winery
Can Sumoi is the new winery from Raventós i Blanc, exclusively dedicated to the production of natural wines. Born from the growing passion of Pepe Raventós and Francesc Escala for this type of winemaking, the estate, which also gives its name to the project, is located in El Montmell, in the Bajo Penedés, at the foot of the Serra de 'l’Home, in a setting nestled at 600 meters above sea level.
Coinciding with their departure from the D.O. Cava in 2012, the Raventós family discovered this 400-hectare property, which had housed a biodynamic farm since 1645, and chose it to produce their high-altitude natural wines. The raw material comes from 30 hectares of vineyards, planted with the local varieties parellada, xarel·lo, and sumoll, on mineral soils with sediments and marine fossils dating back 113 million years.
In this privileged environment, Pepe Raventós aims to go further. The Catalan winemaker is firmly committed to biodynamic viticulture and naked wines, crafted according to rural traditions, reflecting their origin, without any enological additives.
Coinciding with their departure from the D.O. Cava in 2012, the Raventós family discovered this 400-hectare property, which had housed a biodynamic farm since 1645, and chose it to produce their high-altitude natural wines. The raw material comes from 30 hectares of vineyards, planted with the local varieties parellada, xarel·lo, and sumoll, on mineral soils with sediments and marine fossils dating back 113 million years.
In this privileged environment, Pepe Raventós aims to go further. The Catalan winemaker is firmly committed to biodynamic viticulture and naked wines, crafted according to rural traditions, reflecting their origin, without any enological additives.