Can Sumoi 'Muntanya' Raventós Extra Brut 2024

Winemaking

Raventós is a storied Penedès producer with deep roots in Catalan sparkling winemaking. The estate approaches Cava with a focus on precision and terroir expression, allowing the classic varietal blend to speak clearly without excessive dosage or manipulation—a philosophy evident in their Extra Brut designation.

Tasting Notes

This Extra Brut Cava opens with inviting aromas of green apple and bright citrus, framed by a whisper of brioche from extended aging on the lees. On the palate, you'll find crisp minerality driving the experience, with flavors of lemon zest and white peach supported by fine, persistent bubbles that feel refined rather than aggressive. The dry finish lingers with excellent acidity and a subtle almond complexity that suggests good complexity beneath the wine's refreshing surface.

Producer

Raventós is among the established family estates in Penedès, with a commitment to quality-focused Cava production that respects both tradition and the distinctive character of their vineyard sites. The winery maintains careful control over harvest timing and méthode champenoise production to ensure wines that express their specific terroir with clarity and restraint.

Terroir

Penedès, located southwest of Barcelona in Catalonia, is Spain's largest and most prestigious Cava region. The area's continental Mediterranean climate and varied elevations allow producers to source fruit with both ripeness and acidity. The Muntanya vineyard sites benefit from the interplay of cooler highland conditions and warmer valley floors, yielding the mineral precision and freshness characteristic of this bottling.

Food Pairings

Try this alongside fresh oysters or grilled shrimp with lemon and garlic—the wine's crisp acidity and citrus notes are naturals with briny seafood. It's equally at home with a simple spread of Manchego and Marcona almonds, or as an aperitif before a composed dish of seared scallops with brown butter and herbs.