Can Sumoi Vino Espumoso Extra Brut Muntanya 2024 SPRHONE and a strong mineral backbone

and a strong mineral backbone that carries through the long

that's the right size for two people

and shares the same ownership—Gérard and Chantal Perse

and its location explains why: the vineyard sits mid-slope directly behind Le Montrachet

This Ribolla Gialla comes from the 'Pettarin' vineyard (named for the family who previously owned it) in the Rosazzo sub-zone—historically recognized as a Grand Cru site for the variety

Can Sumoi Vino Espumoso Extra Brut Muntanya 2024 SPRHONE and a strong mineral backboneMuntanya means mountain in Catalan, and this is Can Sumoi's traditional method sparkler from the heights of the Massis del Montmell. Pepe Raventos and Francesc Escala farm the estate organically and biodynamically at 600 meters, well above the heat of the Penedes valley floor. The blend is roughly half Macabeu and half Xarel lo, fermented spontaneously, aged about ten months on the lees in bottle, and finished with no additions of any kind. The result