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In the glass
Aroma: anise, fennel, Mediterranean herbs, lemon, pear, citrus peel
Palate: fresh, silky, citrus, white fruit, salinity
A white from the almost extinct Sumoll Blanc: anise, fennel, herbs and citrus on the nose, a fresh, silky palate with subtle salinity.
What it pairs with
- Seafood rice The producer names seafood rice dishes.More wines for shellfish and oysters →
- Oysters Salinity and citrus suit oysters.More wines for oysters →
- Fish carpaccio Delicate preparations that need precision and freshness.More wines for fish →
How to serve Gaintus Sumoll Blanc
Allow 10 minutes from open to pour.
- Open the bottle. Chill and open.
- Serve at 8-10C. Mont-Rubi recommends 8 to 10C.
- Glassware. A white-wine glass.
- Pair with the food. Seafood rice, Oysters, Fish carpaccio. Seafood rice, shellfish, oysters and carpaccio.
History
Gaintus Sumoll Blanc is part of the Gaintus collection aimed at recovering the almost extinct Sumoll Blanc. Grapes are hand-picked in the third week of September and kept refrigerated before vinification.
Facts
- Producer
- Heretat Mont-Rubi · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sumoll Blanc (100%)
- Classification
- DO Penedes
- Oak
- Stainless-steel microvinification at low temperature, three months on fine lees
- ABV
- 11.0%
Frequently asked about Gaintus Sumoll Blanc
What does Gaintus Sumoll Blanc taste like?
On the nose, anise, fennel, Mediterranean herbs, lemon, pear, citrus peel. On the palate, fresh, silky, citrus, white fruit, salinity. A white from the almost extinct Sumoll Blanc: anise, fennel, herbs and citrus on the nose, a fresh, silky palate with subtle salinity.
When should I drink Gaintus Sumoll Blanc?
Mont-Rubi gives no drinking window; it recommends serving at 8 to 10C.
What food pairs with Gaintus Sumoll Blanc?
Seafood rice is the first match to try, with Oysters and Fish carpaccio close behind. The producer names seafood rice dishes.
What grapes are in Gaintus Sumoll Blanc?
It is 100% Sumoll Blanc, according to the producer.
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