PARTIDA CRUES Sumoll Tinto

"SM" from Partida Creus is a captivating natural red wine that highlights the rare and ancient Sumoll grape, a native Catalan variety revitalized by the visionary Italian duo Massimo Marchiori and Antonella Gerosa at their organic estate in Catalonia’s Massís de Bonastre, Tarragona. Sourced from 70-year-old vines grown on clay-limestone soils under a Mediterranean climate, this wine reflects the couple’s commitment to biodynamic farming and minimal intervention. The grapes are hand-harvested, with 50% destemmed, and undergo a short three-day maceration followed by spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in stainless steel tanks. After aging for eight months in steel and an additional five months in the bottle, "SM" emerges unfiltered and unfined, with no added sulfites. Its deep cherry-red color with bright highlights belies a fresh, elegant profile: the nose offers underbrush, black fruit, and herbal whispers like thyme, while the palate delivers a juicy, spicy sip with vibrant acidity and a mineral backbone. Structured yet delicate, this low-ABV red is perfect chilled alongside salty snacks or savory dishes, embodying Partida Creus’ mission to honor forgotten grapes and traditional methods with a modern, soulful twist.