Winemaking
Vines are planted at over 500 meters (1.650 feet). Fermentation in stainless-steel tanks using indigenous yeast. The wine is extracted by a slow vertical pressing followed by 4 months of ageing in 300 liters old French oak barrels on the fine lees.

Tasting remarks
Gaintus Radical surprises from the first sight. Bright ruby color, very different from the classic stereotype of “Spanish wine”. On the nose, vibrant aromas of sour cherries and a touch of rusticity, while the palate is brimming with red fruits flavous and spicy notes. Incredible zip from the acidity and tannins. Extremely complex, it does not go unnoticed.

12.5% ABV

Ideal serving temperature
14oC - 16oC (57.2oF-60.8oF

Done in old French oak.

Certified Organic. Certified Biodynamic. Certified Vegan.

Late 18th century
The winery is founded in L’Avellà as a village cooperative, where wines and oils were made and exported to Cuba.

20th century
The Avellà winery had been abandoned for decades, but the vineyards were still farmed by historic sharecroppers.

1984
The Peris family recognizes the high historic value of a small winery and L’Avellà territory’s potential and founds MontRubí, which starts producing cava.

1986
The Peris family makes a strong bet with a young winemaker, Josep Queralt, who is nowadays still in charge of producing our wines, after more than 30 years.

1992
The fever of the Olympic Games in Barcelona is boosting the cava industry and MontRubí has lived some plethoric years producing small production cavas, some of which have been awarded by prestigious wine critics.

2000
After years producing cava and experiencing how the industry was going through a battle of prices, the family decides to change direction and starts with the “Gaintus Project”. This was a firm bet to recover the grape variety Sumoll and was a strong backbone in MontRubí’s philosophy.

2001
MontRubí releases the first 100% Sumoll wine in the world: Gaintus.

2006
Plantation of our iconic Sumoll vines in vertical training system.

2010
First vintage of our young monovarietal wines Black & White, nowadays exported to 22 countries.

2018
Renovation and expansion of the winery incorporating the latest technology in the wine industry and building a new aging room.

2020
Opening of the 1902 Villa of historic and cultural patrimony with its own restaurant, wine bar, venue for events and different outdoor spaces.

2021
Opening of Casa Gran 1771. A boutique hotel with 10 rooms, gym, lounge area with fireplace, bar and swimming pool.