Can Ràfols dels Caus Sumoll 2021
19.71₣ (Exc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Switzerland
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The pale and delicate red 2021 Sumoll was compared to a Barolo and Mencía by Carlos Esteva, who likes a soft extraction to avoid excessive rusticity in the wine. It's floral and perfumed, delicate and fresh, with some spiciness, moderate alcohol and a palate with lots of energy and plenty of tannins, able to take powerful food and to develop in bottle. It has 12% alcohol and a pH of 3.07 (even after malolactic) and spent six months in chestnut barrels. 2,500 bottles produced. It was bottled in June 2022.
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Alcohol
12.5%
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Serving
Between 16ºC and 18ºC
Winemaking
Aged for 10 months in chesnut barrels.
Description
Can Ràfols dels Caus Sumoll is a red wine from Penedès made with the Sumoll variety, which transports us to the landscapes of the Massís del Garraf, where the winemaking tradition and the passion for the terroir come together to give life to an exceptional wine. Carlos Esteva, with his vision and dedication, has recovered this native variety, almost extinct, of the Penedès, showing all its personality and character.
The vineyard where this wine is born is special. Located in Els Olivons / Mas Sunyer, with a mixture of 70 year old vines and others barely 2 years old, it extends over 2 hectares of shallow clayey-limestone soils, with a content of up to 40% active lime. This loamy texture, with a basic pH of around 8, is made up of Triassic and Cretaceous dolomite limestone. A karstic area, dominated by chasms, caves and burrows, and with remains of marine fossils, which gives the wine a unique and distinctive character.
Winemaking
Production begins with a pre-fermentative maceration, followed by spontaneous fermentation at controlled temperatures in stainless steel tanks. After this phase, a post-fermentative maceration is carried out, culminating in a 6-month ageing process in 425-litre chestnut barrels.
Taste
Can Ràfols dels Caus Sumoll is a pale violet-coloured wine that seduces us with a subtle nose, where notes of red berries, black pepper and herbaceous nuances stand out. On the palate, its lightness contrasts with an intensity of flavour reminiscent of pomegranate, sour cherry and mountain herbs. Despite its lightness, its flavour is deep and complex, with tannin present and a marked acidity that adds freshness. The finish is a delicious surprise, with a dark chocolate aftertaste.
Shipping to Switzerland
50% discount on orders over 392.35₣*Estimated transit time: 6-7 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Over 392.35₣* |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | 23.69₣ | 11.84₣ (-11.84₣) |
| 7-12 | 29.33₣ | 14.66₣ (-14.66₣) |
| 13-18 | 36.19₣ | 18.10₣ (-18.10₣) |
| 19-24 | 45.51₣ | 22.76₣ (-22.76₣) |
| 25-30 | 51.01₣ | 25.50₣ (-25.50₣) |
| 31-36 | 56.89₣ | 28.45₣ (-28.45₣) |
| 37-42 | 60.81₣ | 30.41₣ (-30.41₣) |
| 43-48 | 62.78₣ | 31.39₣ (-31.39₣) |
| 49-54 | 68.66₣ | 34.33₣ (-34.33₣) |
| 55-60 | 74.55₣ | 37.27₣ (-37.27₣) |
| VAT not included | ||
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