In the article Sumoll, a story of rediscovery and resilience published on the website of international wine authority Jancis Robinson, educator and communicator Nika Shevela shares the story of Sumoll, a historic Catalan grape variety that, after years of neglect, may now be experiencing a moment of rediscovery. In this journey, Shevela highlights the key role of Finca Montrubí as a pioneering project in its recovery and reappraisal.
The text explains how, in 2001, Montrubí marked a turning point with the launch of the world’s first single-varietal Sumoll wine, a step that demonstrated confidence in the potential of this austere grape with its distinct Penedès character. She speaks about her own discovery of the Gaintus range, describing Gaintus Radical as a vibrant wine, with hibiscus flower and pomegranate notes that remind her of Italy and the Caucasus. Gaintus Vertical, on the other hand, she associates with summers from her childhood on the Black Sea.
Her analysis also underlines the versatility of the variety. At Finca Montrubí, they not only bottle it as red wines, but also in innovative formats such as ancestral sparkling and sweet wines.
With this mention, Shevela not only acknowledges Finca Montrubí’s contribution but also places Sumoll on the global wine map as a variety with both present significance and a promising future.
You can read the full article at this link.
