Bodegas Sumarroca, Cava Brut Reserva Rosado Organic, DO Cava, Spain, 2023

Producer Profile

Since 1980, Carlos Sumarroca and his wife Nuria have built Bodegas Sumarroca into one of the largest and most important entirely estate-grown organic Cava producers in the Penedès.

Carlos was originally an agronomist, selling fruit trees around the world, but a conversation with the Marques de Monistrol about the low prices being paid to growers and the lack of emphasis on quality led to a gentleman’s agreement to purchase the 500ha estate there and then. Carlos then embarked on a process of removing of non-indigenous varieties from the estate and vowed never to compete with the large volume wineries, but instead to focus on high-quality production and sustainable management. Today the estate is certified by the internationally recognised Biosphere Sustainable certificate supported by UNESCO and strives to work with as little impact on the local environment as possible in ways to support the local economy – measures that include the repopulation of native fauna, the installation of hives and protected areas for bats, and the gradual elimination of fossil fuels. If that wasn’t enough, Bodegas Sumarroca also make sublime Cavas that reflect their overriding passion for the land.

Viticulture

Sumarroca is one of the only familly, state fruit & organic growers in the cava region. Producing only cavas that deserve the Reserva and Gran Reserva designations. This organic rosado is harvested from a selection of their own Pinot Noir plots at Finca Sumarroca that are comprisded of chalky soils with some gravel.

Winemaking

Traditional sparkling wine methods are used, utilising a gravity flow system to move the wine around the winery without the need for pumps. Fermented in stainless steel tanks with temperature control. Aged for 15 months+ and then bottle aged after disgorgement.

Tasting Note

This is a certified organic Rosado Cava with a lovely salmon pink colour, plentiful aromas on the nose, with elegant strawberry and red fruits, combined with floral notes. On the palate it is fruity and unctuous, with a delicate finish.

Food Matching

Ham, fish, rice, white meat and pasta.