Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: red plum, wild herb, violet, fresh earth

Palate: red berry, fine tannin, savoury herb, long savoury close

Cab Franc-led blend from organic Pardas in the Bitlles river valley. Wild boar print labels (Sus Scrofa) reflect the Mediterranean forest reserve at the estate.

What it pairs with

  • Catalan canelons Find catalan canelons on TableJourney →
    Catalan meat cannelloni and Cab Franc's red-plum register sit naturally together.
  • Roast wild boar
    Game and the wine's wild-herb register share Mediterranean vocabulary.
  • Aged Garrotxa cheese
    Catalan goat cheese sharpens red fruit and softens tannin.
  • Mushroom risotto
    Earthy mushroom finds the wine's savoury-herb core.

History

Cab Franc-led blend from Pardas, the cellar founded in 1996 by Ramon Parera and Jordi Arnan at Finca Can Comas. Wild boar print labels reflect the estate's Mediterranean forest reserve.

  1. 2003: First Sus Scrofa release

Facts

Producer
Pardas · visiting guide
Grapes
Cabernet Franc, Sumoll, Garnacha
Classification
DO Penedes
Oak
Ageing in French oak barriques
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 18 to 28 at retail
Drinking window
3-10 from vintage
First vintage
2003
Organic
CCPAE
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Sus Scrofa

What does Sus Scrofa taste like?

Red plum, wild herb, violet and fresh earth on the nose; red berry, fine tannin, savoury herb and a long savoury close on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium tannin and high acidity.

When should I drink Sus Scrofa?

Drink 3 to 10 years from vintage. A 30 minute decant in youth lifts the herb and red-fruit notes.

Is Sus Scrofa vegan?

Yes. Pardas uses vegan fining.

What food pairs with Sus Scrofa?

Catalan canelons is the canonical pairing. Roast wild boar, aged Garrotxa cheese, and mushroom risotto are equally strong.

What grapes are in Sus Scrofa?

Cab Franc-led blend with Sumoll and Garnacha from organic estate vineyards in the Bitlles valley.

Tags

cabernet franc dry garnacha high acid medium body medium tannin medium term mood rustic mood savoury occasion dinner party old world organic pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with mushroom pairs with red meat price trade up still red sumoll vegan

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