$227.94
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
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Aroma: Pomegranate, tart wild raspberries, and sour cherries laced with Mediterranean scrub (fennel, dried thyme, wild lavender), cracked white pepper, and wet gravel.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Serving Temperature: Serve slightly cellar-cool at 14°–16°C (57°–60°F) to let its delicate aromatics and bright red-fruit snap shine.
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Decanting: Recommend a quick 20-minute splash decant prior to serving.
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