Els Jelipins " El Penedès Superior a place called Font-Rubí
Els Jelipins Owner & winemaker: Glòria Garriga & her daughter Berta Gloria with her husband and daughter, they start making wine in 2001 I a very very special plots of El Penedès Superior a place called Font-Rubí, on alluvial soil with slate, granite, and quartz; clay and limestone. Sumoll, the grape that all their wines are based on: Winemakers like Glòria, who appreciate Sumoll's unique beauty and mineral notes, play a crucial role in changing the trend and encouraging the recovery of this grape variety. Their dedication to preserving and showcasing the distinct characteristics of Sumoll contributes not only to the biodiversity of the region but also to the diversity of wines available to consumers. Drought-resistant and naturally low-yielding, add to its uniqueness and character. The fact that it was nearly extinct in the 1980s, with less than one hundred hectares planted in 2013, highlights the efforts required to preserve and promote indigenous grape varieties...