Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 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-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: white flower, lychee, white peach, citrus zest

Palate: fresh stone fruit, saline lift, floral aromatics, fresh close

Aromatic blend from organic Sumarroca. Xarel-lo backbone with Muscat and Gewurztraminer floral lift.

What it pairs with

  • Spicy Thai curry
    Aromatic blend handles chili heat and matches herb register.
  • Goat cheese ensalada
    Fresh goat cheese balances the wine's floral and citrus drive.
  • Vietnamese summer rolls
    Saline-aromatic blend and herb-led rolls share aromatic vocabulary.
  • Pa amb tomaquet with anchovies Find pa amb tomaquet with anchovies on TableJourney →
    Catalan bread-tomato with salt-cured fish and aromatic white are an easy match.

History

Aromatic Penedes blend from organic Sumarroca. Xarel-lo backbone with Muscat and Gewurztraminer for floral lift.

  1. 2000: First Temps de Flors release

Facts

Producer
Sumarroca · visiting guide
Grapes
Xarel-lo, Muscat, Gewuerztraminer
Classification
DO Penedes
Oak
Stainless steel, no oak
ABV
12.0%
Price
EUR 12 to 18 at retail
Drinking window
1-4 from vintage
First vintage
2000
Organic
CCPAE
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Temps de Flors

What does Temps de Flors taste like?

White flower, lychee, white peach and citrus zest on the nose; fresh stone fruit, saline lift, floral aromatics and a fresh close on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.

When should I drink Temps de Flors?

Drink 1 to 4 years from vintage. Best young as a fresh aromatic aperitif.

Is Temps de Flors vegan?

Yes. Sumarroca uses vegan fining.

What food pairs with Temps de Flors?

Spicy Thai curry is the canonical pairing for aromatic blends. Goat cheese ensalada, Vietnamese summer rolls, and pa amb tomaquet with anchovies are equally strong.

What grapes are in Temps de Flors?

Xarel-lo, Muscat and Gewurztraminer blend from CCPAE-organic estate vineyards.

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