10/08/2026
W**e of the Week! Azimuth Vermeil
📍 Catalunya, Spain
🍇 Monastrell, Garnatxa Negre, and Sumoll Negre
The Suriol family have been farming their estate since the 1600s. In 1890, the infamous phylloxera pest killed all their vines but they replanted all the vineyards with American rootstock some 10 years later. They began production of bottled w**e in the 1940s. Following a truly holistic biodynamic approach, the sustainability effort extends to all areas of production.
Named Azimut after the Arabic word for direction. ‘Vermell’ means ‘red’ in Catalan. Grapes come from certified organic farmers that the Suriol family works with in different regions of the Penedès.
Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel with the grapes’ own yeasts, then aged 3 months in underground concrete tanks. No filtration or filtration.
Accessible, sharable, and here to keep the dinner conversation flowing. Bright cranberry and cassis on the nose, leading to a juicy, cherry, berry-forward palate. Medium-bodied with very light tannins, making it fantastic to serve slightly chilled.
Pair with grilled pizza, barbecued meats, or mushroom risotto.
Certified Organic. Minimal Added SO2.
$22 in store or online
11% ABV
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