Sumoll
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Vijariego Negro, Vijariego Negra
Sumoll is a red wine grape with signature aromas of sour cherry, pomegranate, dried herbs. Structure: Medium(+) body, High acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Grenache and Bobal.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on acidity and herbal-red fruit freshness before selecting richer Mediterranean reds.
- Check tannin and structure as present despite relatively light color.
Confidence signals
- Tart red-fruit and herbal signature
- High acidity with medium-plus structure
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Catalonia · Penedes · Conca de Barbera · Spain / Canary Islands / Tenerife · Spain / Canary Islands / El Hierro
- Classic styles: High-acid Catalan red with herbal tension · Light-color but structured red used for still and sparkling styles · Canary Islands Vijariego Negro naming of Sumoll — volcanic pale-to-medium reds with red-fruit spice (Tenerife / El Hierro recovery plantings)
Common questions
Is Sumoll a red or white grape variety?
Sumoll is a red wine grape variety.
What does Sumoll smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Sumoll include sour cherry, pomegranate and dried herbs. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, High acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Sumoll?
Documented tells for Sumoll: Anchor on acidity and herbal-red fruit freshness before selecting richer Mediterranean reds. and Check tannin and structure as present despite relatively light color..
What is Sumoll most often confused with in blind tasting?
Sumoll is most commonly confused with Grenache, Bobal and Carignan. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Sumoll grown?
Classic regions for Sumoll include Catalonia, Penedes, Conca de Barbera and Spain / Canary Islands / Tenerife.