SM 2023 is a natural wine crafted by Partida Creus, in the Catalonia region in Spain. This red wine is made with 100% Sumoll grapes, a grape native to the region and largely forgotten about.
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Partida Creus and Forgotten Grapes like SM Sumoll?
Massimo and Antonella of Partida Creus have brought new life into previously abandoned vineyards, whilst many of their conventional neighbours have been ripping their native varietals out to plant more popular international grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay, many of which are not suitable for the climate. Grapes like Sumoll are virtually extinct, but producers like Partida Creus are showcasing this grape, alongside others like Parellada Rosa.
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We visited Antonella and Massimo in 2023 to learn more about their philosophy to wine, working together and life.
We arrived just in time for the wine crushing action, spoke about many elements of their lives and left feeling quite in love with the pair. They really charmed us and we see why so many adore them in the natural wine world . Subscribe on Youtube for more natural wine portraits like this
