Clos Lentiscus

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About Clos Lentiscus

Background: Founded in the 14th century, Clos Lentiscus is a family-run winery in the Garraf Natural Park, Sant Pere de Ribes, near Sitges, Catalonia. Manel Aviñó, known as the “Bubble Man,” and his daughter Núria Aviñó produce natural, biodynamic sparkling and still wines. After their father’s death in 2001, Manel and his brother Joan revived the Can Ramon estate, transitioning from selling grapes to crafting wines since 2002.
Wines: Specializing in pét-nats and traditional-method sparklings (e.g., Perill Noir, Cric Cric, Blanc de Noirs Sumoll, Brut Nature Blanc), they also produce still reds, whites, and rosés (e.g., Sumoll Litrona, Croac Croac Rosé). Grapes include Xarel·lo, Sumoll, Malvasia de Sitges, Parellada, Carignan, and Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo). Wines are unfiltered, unfined, zero-sulfur, and use native yeasts, with second fermentations sparked by ambient yeast and estate honey.
Production: ~20–22 hectares of vines on calcareous, fossil-rich soils at 225m altitude. Biodynamic practices include lunar-cycle farming, sheep for weed control, and beehives for pollination. Output is small, with some wines (e.g., Perill Noir) limited to ~500 cases.
Style: Elegant, mineral-driven, with a rustic charm, often compared to grower Champagne for their purity and complexity.

Retailers Selling Clos Lentiscus (Online + Spain Delivery)
- Decántalo (Spain)
  Offers several Clos Lentiscus cuvées such as Perill Noir, Love Potion, and Sanoll Feréstec. Ships across Spain and Europe.
- Wine-Searcher – Spain Retailers
  Aggregates Clos Lentiscus availability across Spanish merchants. Filters by bottle size, cuvée, and price.
- Primitive Selections
  U.S.-based natural wine importer offering Litrona Sumoll and other rare bottlings. Check shipping availability for Spain.
- MYSA Natural Wine
  Curated natural wine shop often carrying multiple cuvées from Clos Lentiscus. Check EU shipping options.
🏪 Natural Wine Shops & Bars in Barcelona (with Retail Sales)
- L’Ànima Del Vi (El Born)
  Legendary wine bar with a retail component. One of the first in Barcelona to champion natural wines.
- Bar Salvatge
  Trendy natural wine shop and bar with rotating selections and small plates. Follow them on Instagram for updates.
- Viblioteca
  Cozy bar-shop hybrid with a strong natural wine list and a quiet, local vibe in Gràcia.
- Bar Torpedo
  Cool bar with burgers, tapas, and a killer natural wine list. A great casual stop.
- Can Cisa / Bar Brutal (El Born)
  One of Barcelona’s most famous natural wine bars with a wine shop. Massive selection of Spanish and European naturals.
- La Graciosa (Gràcia)
  Laid-back, artsy natural wine bar/shop with a small but sharp list and garden terrace.
- Vins Per Tu (El Clot)
  Intimate shop and tasting space with about 30% of their offering in natural/biodynamic wines.
- La Natural
  Local wine shop with a thoughtful, rotating natural selection. Great staff and occasional events.
- Monvínic Store
  Elegant wine destination with a high-end natural wine curation. Shop, restaurant, and educational space.