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COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Sumoll, Grenache, Carignan
PRODUCER
HMR Mont Rubí
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Montrubi Durona Tinto is a red wine from the Penedès region of Catalonia, Spain, produced by HMR Mont Rubí. It is a blend primarily featuring Sumoll, complemented by Grenache and Carignan. The 'Durona' designation specifically refers to grapes sourced from a historic plot on the Mont Rubí estate, known for its old vines. The Peris family founded HMR Mont Rubí in 1984 with a mission to revive indigenous grape varieties, particularly Sumoll, and to express the unique terroir of the Alt Penedès through their wines. The vineyards are situated at elevations between 400 and 800 meters, benefiting from a significant diurnal temperature range that supports grape maturation.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Sumoll, a key grape, was once nearly extinct.
Fact 02
Vines for the Durona plot date back to 1955.
Fact 03
The winery holds Bio and Vegan certifications.
Fact 04
The 'Durona' name refers to a specific vineyard plot.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Montrubi Durona Tinto begins with a cold prefermentation maceration. Gentle extraction is achieved through pigeage (punchdown) during fermentation, which lasts for an extended period of 45 days. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, with a portion of new oak. A further 24 months of bottle aging follows before release. The winery practices organic farming and holds Bio and Vegan certifications. They also utilize innovative aging vessels such as concrete eggs and artisanal clay amphoras.
