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Azimut

Negre Red 2018

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Tasting notes

This blend pulls from three distinct Penedes sub-zones, bringing coastal Garnatxa and Samso together with mountain-grown Ull de Llebre, and the result shows in the palate: black cherry and mulberry up front, then a savory turn of tobacco leaf, dried herbs, and peppery earthiness. At 12.5% ABV and with genuine refreshing acidity, it drinks like a Mediterranean table wine should.

BodyFruitTanninAcidity
Black CherryBlackberryTobaccoEarth
  • Style: Dry, medium-bodied red; dark cherry and tobacco; refreshing acidity; 12.5% ABV
  • Grapes & Terroir: 40% Ull de Llebre, 20% Garnatxa, 20% Monastrell, 10% Syrah, 10% Samso; certified organic; calcareous clay; 250m elevation; three Penedes sub-zones
  • Winemaking: Spontaneous fermentation, indigenous yeasts, 20 days on skins in stainless steel; 8-15 months in underground concrete tanks; 3 months batonnage; unfined, soft paper filtered; minimal sulfur at bottling
  • Serving: Serve at 55-60F; light chill acceptable; no decant required
  • Pairing: Grilled lamb, tomato-braised chicken, aged Manchego, cured meats, Catalan-style roasted vegetables
  • Similar To: For fans of Cotes du Rhone blends or juicy Grenache-based reds who want Mediterranean terroir at a value price

Azimut Negre is a red blend from the Penedes DO in Alt Penedes, Province of Barcelona, Catalonia. The fruit is sourced from certified organic growers across three distinct sub-zones of Penedes: Marina del Garraf on the coast (Garnatxa and Samsó from the Bartra family at Masia la Serra), Conca del Riu Foix in the central zone (Ull de Llebre and Monastrell from the Colomer family at Heretat del Castellot), and Costers del Montmell in the mountains (Ull de Llebre from the Puig family at Gatalletes estate). The blend is 40% Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo), 20% Garnatxa, 20% Monastrell, 10% Syrah, and 10% Samsó (Carignan). Vines average approximately 20 years old, grown on calcareous clay at roughly 250 meters elevation with southern exposure.

Grapes are fermented spontaneously with indigenous yeasts in 15,000-liter stainless steel tanks over 20 days on skins. The wine then moves to underground concrete tanks for 8 to 15 months, where malolactic fermentation completes and batonnage is performed for 3 months. The wine is unfined and passes through a soft paper filter to remove tartaric particles. A minimal amount of sulfur is added at bottling.

The 2018 vintage in Penedes saw a cooler-than-average growing season with above-average rainfall, which required careful selection at harvest. The result is a medium-bodied red with refreshing acidity and well-integrated tannins, showing dark fruit, earthy character, and a savory finish. ABV is 12.5%. Certified organic by the CCPAE (Catalan Council of Organic Agri-food Production).

Works well alongside grilled lamb chops, tomato-braised chicken, or a plate of aged Manchego and cured meats. The wine's acidity and moderate tannin make it a practical match for dishes with olive oil, herbs, and garlic typical of Catalan cuisine.

Wine details

Dry/Sweet:, Dry
Wine Type:, Red Wine
Wine Style:, Medium Body
Grapes:, Ull de Llebre, Garnatxa, Monastrell, Syrah, Samso
Farming:, Organic
Vintage:, 2018
Alcohol:, 12.5%
Country:, Spain
Region:, Penedes
Appellation:, Penedes DO
Bottle Size:, 750ml
Sugar Level:, Zero Added Sugar

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Producer profile

Azimut

Cellers de Can Suriol del Castell is a family estate based in the village of Grabuac in DO Penedes, operating from a medieval farmhouse built in the 15th century. The Suriol family has farmed this property since the 1600s. Phylloxera destroyed the estate's vines in 1890, and the family replanted on American rootstock in the following decade. Commercial bottled wine production began in the 1940s, initially for local tavernas. In the 1980s, Francesc Suriol Canti, a trained oenologist, formalized Cava production under the family name. Current winemaker is Assis Suriol.

The Suriol estate converted to organic viticulture in the 1990s and received official CCPAE certification in 1996, with NOP certification predating that. The Can Suriol vineyards cover 30 hectares. Solar panels supply a significant share of the winery's electricity, and glass bottles are sourced within 100 km of the estate. In recent years Assis Suriol has introduced biodynamic practices and further reduced sulfur use.

The winery produces wines under two labels. The Suriol label uses exclusively estate-grown fruit. The Azimut line is made from purchased grapes sourced from neighboring certified organic farmers across multiple Penedes sub-zones, extending the estate's reach and supporting organic viticulture among local growers. Both and still wines undergo primary fermentation with only indigenous yeasts. For the Negre, fermentation takes place in 15,000-liter stainless steel tanks over 20 days on skins, followed by aging in underground concrete tanks for 8 to 15 months with 3 months of batonnage. The wine is unfined, soft paper filtered, and lightly sulfured at bottling.

Wine region

Penedes, Spain

Penedes DO is located in the coastal hills of Catalonia, southwest of Barcelona, between the Garraf Massif and the inland mountains bordering the Central Depression. The climate is Mediterranean with warm summers, mild winters, and moderate rainfall concentrated in spring and autumn. Sea breezes from the Mediterranean provide cooling influence across the lower-elevation vineyards, while the higher inland terrain of Alt Penedes sees greater diurnal temperature variation. The region divides into three sub-zones: Baix Penedes along the coast (warmest, suited to full-bodied reds), Medio Penedes in the broad central valley at 250 to 500 meters elevation (the heart of Cava production), and Alt Penedes at 500 to 800 meters (coolest, producing the freshest whites). Soils are predominantly calcareous clay with poor organic matter and good drainage.

Penedes DO is best known internationally for Cava sparkling wine, but the region also produces still reds from Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo), Garnatxa (Grenache), Monastrell (Mourvedre), Samsó (Carignan), and Syrah, alongside whites from Xarel-lo, Macabeu, and Parellada. As of the 2025 harvest, Penedes became the first wine appellation with 100% certified organic production. The Azimut Negre draws fruit from three distinct Penedes terroirs, from the calcareous coastal plots of Marina del Garraf to the higher-elevation mountain vineyards of Costers del Montmell, reflecting the geographic range the DO encompasses.

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