Azimut Brisât Orange

"Brisât” is the traditional term for skin contact wines in the Penedés area of Catalan. Tropical notes with a nice salinity. As Assís, the winemaker describes, this is all “texture, spices, fruit, laughter, hanging out”. Fun, easy-going light orange for all sorts of occasions! 

Organic.

Spain, Catalunya: Parellada, Sumoll Blanc, Garnatxa Blanca, Moscatell

12% ABV, 750 mL.

Natural fermentation with the grapes’ own yeasts, 5 days on skins and then 3 months in underground concrete tanks. No filtration, fining or additives, just a bit of sulfur at bottling (max 30ppm).

Owned by the Suriol family, Cellers de Can Suriol del Castell is known for making wines and Cava with personality in the organic winemaking tradition. They make wines under the Suriol brand which are all estate bottled fruit and then they make the Azimut line from purchased grapes from their neighbors, all of whom work organically. The Can Suriol vineyards and winery are situated in Alt Penedes, Province of Barcelona, Catalunya. This region is justifiably famous for producing fine wines and cava. The cultivation of the Can Suriol vineyards is done by 100% organic methods as certified by the CCPAE (until 2007 NOP certification).

The estate is based in Castell de Grabuac, a medieval farmhouse built in the 15th century, where the Suriol family has been farming the property since the 1600s. In 1890, the infamous phylloxera pest killed all their vines, causing the owners to replant all the vineyards with American rootstock some 10 years later. The winery focuses on sustainability in all aspects. For example, the glass bottles are generally sourced within 100 km from the estate, and the winery has installed solar panels covering a big part of their electric supply.