In the glass
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
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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
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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.
- 2000 — First Temps de Flors release
Facts
- Producer
- Sumarroca
- 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.