“Brisa” means pomace in Catalan, hence “Brisat” is the traditional term for skin contact wines in the Penedés area.
17th-generation winemaker Assis Suriol describes this wine as “all texture, spices, fruit, laughter hanging out.”
aromatic, clean and refreshing, medium bodied, citrus, honey, almond, herbs, lychee, orange flowers, crisp finish
region: Penedes, Spain
varietal: 40% Parellada, 30% Moscatel, 20% Sumol Blanc, 10% Garnacha Blanca
style: orange / skin contact white
farming/cellar: certified organic, winery uses locally sourced glass bottles and solar power, Natural fermentation with native yeasts, 5 days on skins and then 3 months in underground concrete tanks. No filtration, fining or additives, minimal sulfur at bottling (max 30 parts per million)
pairing: grilled mackerel, charred lemon on grilled toast with tons of olive oil