Grape Variety
Sumoll
“The Natural Wine Resurrection”
Red grape
Sumoll is a red wine grape grown in Penedès, Catalonia — known as “the Natural Wine Resurrection”.
Sumoll at a glance
| Color | Red |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Sumoi |
| Signature flavors | Red Fruits, Herbs, Earth, Light Tannins, Floral, Refreshing, Mineral |
| Classic pairings | Light tapas, Grilled vegetables, Charcuterie, Seafood |
| Where it grows | Penedès, Catalonia |
The Story
Sumoll was nearly extinct—dismissed as rustic and tannic. Then natural wine producers discovered it makes light, crunchy reds perfect for chilling. Now it's the darling of Barcelona's wine bars.
Insider Story
Sumoll went from worthless to trendy in a decade.
The light, fresh style suits modern drinking.
Serve slightly chilled.
Technical Deep Dive
Light-bodied, fresh red.
Low tannins, high drinkability.
Best drunk young and cool.
Industry Secrets
Sumoll is the Beaujolais of Catalonia.
Natural wine bars pour it by the glass.
Collector’s Corner
Investment grade C- Auction records
- No auction market
- Blue-chip producers
- ["Partida Creus","Can Descregut","Escoda Sanahuja"]
- Value picks
- Penedès Sumoll ($15-25)
- Price trend
- Rising with natural wine trend.
- Collector’s tip
- Drink, don't collect. Summer red.
Updated March 2026
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