This is the 2018 vintage of Pardas Collita Roja by Celler Pardas, considered by many-including ourselves-the most interesting project in Penedès.

This remarkable Spanish red wine is solely made from Sumoll, an indigenous Catalan variety that produces low-alcohol wines with a medium body, sinewy tannins and a steely acidity. Picture a kind of earthy Nebbiolo with less ABV and you'll get the idea.

It is sourced from Can Canals, an organically farmed vineyard planted in the mid 20th century in the northern area of Penedès.

Hand-picked in late September and meticulously selected, the grapes began alcoholic fermentation in concrete vats and finished the process in stainless steel tanks.

After that, this red wine from Penedès was aged for 6 months in oak barrels, concrete eggs and stainless steel tanks.

Bottled in August 2019, the red wine Pardas Collita Roja 2018 was cellared for some years before hitting the market.

Since it usually opens tight, it is important to decant this organic red wine before drinking.

4,901 bottles produced.