2025 Pell de Llop Sumoll

Raw, altitude-grown Catalan elegance. Part of Tomàs Cusiné’s celebrated low-intervention Pell de Llop ("Wolf Skin") lineup, the 2025 Pell de Llop Sumoll is a masterclass in reviving historic Mediterranean heritage. Sourced from high-elevation vineyards (700+ meters) in Catalonia’s rugged Costers del Segre, this red showcases Sumoll—one of the rarest, most characterful indigenous grapes of northeastern Spain. Often likened to a Mediterranean cousin of Nebbiolo or wild Pinot Noir, Sumoll delivers pale translucent color, high-toned red fruit, bracing natural acidity, and tension-filled rustic tannins. Vinified with minimal intervention and native yeasts, this vintage captures the pure, untamed voice of the Pyrenean foothills. Tasting Notes Aroma: Pomegranate, tart wild raspberries, and sour cherries laced with Mediterranean scrub (fennel, dried thyme, wild lavender), cracked white pepper, and wet gravel. Palate: Vibrant and lean yet deeply expressive. Electric natural acidity drives crunchy red berry fruit, balanced by savory undertones of black tea, orange peel, and stony minerality. Finish: Crisp, dry, and persistent, closing on chalky tannins and an appetizing herbal-saline snap. The Details Specification Profile Producer Tomàs Cusiné Region D.O. Costers del Segre, Catalonia, Spain Grape Variety 100% Sumoll Vintage 2025 Elevation & Soils 700+ m; stony limestone and gravelly sandy loam Farming Certified Organic, hand-harvested Winemaking Spontaneous fermentation, minimal sulfur, unfined & unfiltered Alcohol (ABV) ~12.5% – 13.0% Closure Natural Cork Food Pairings & Serving Culinary Matches: Roasted duck breast with cherry reduction, grilled lamb chops over rosemary embers, Spanish butifarra sausage, mushroom risotto, or hard sheep’s milk cheeses like aged Manchego. Serving Temperature: Serve slightly cellar-cool at 14°–16°C (57°–60°F) to let its delicate aromatics and bright red-fruit snap shine. Decanting: Recommend a quick 20-minute splash decant prior to serving.