Bottler: Gramona S.A., Industria, 36, Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, 08770 Barcelona / Spain
In the glass
Colour
Radiant, intense golden yellow with an extremely fine, long-lasting perlage.
Nose
Multi-layered and mature, characterised by dried fruits, brioche, delicate toasted notes, nuts and a fine, chalky freshness.
Palate
Creamy and highly elegant on the palate, with a powerful texture, lively acidity structure and an enormously long-lasting, salty-fresh finish.
Character
An aristocratic, highly complex sparkling wine with immense substance, which shows a perfect balance of freshness and mature ageing notes thanks to its long maturation period.
Pairing
Outstanding with noble fish in creamy sauces, seared scallops or the finest Iberian ham (Jamón Ibérico de Bellota).
Notes
An absolute masterpiece of the house, originating from biodynamically farmed vineyards in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia and revealing its perfection after extremely long bottle ageing in the subterranean cellars of the traditional estate.
Tasting note
Character
A monumental sparkling wine of aristocratic maturity and intellectual sophistication. This extremely long-aged Brut Nature displays a fascinating balance of purist dryness and a dense, almost creamy texture. In the glass, it reveals a fine, immensely long-lasting perlage. It captivates with a complex, noble world of aromas reminiscent of toasted nuts, ripe yellow fruits, and brioche, carried by a taut, vibrant freshness. A masterpiece of patience that marks the qualitative pinnacle of Spanish sparkling winemaking.
Terroir & Origin
The grapes for this masterpiece come from the vineyards around Sant Sadurní d’Anoia in the Catalan Penedès. The terroir is shaped by prominent limestone soils and ancient fossil deposits. The Gramona Batlle family has been farming these sites consistently organically since 2000, managing the estate as a living, biodynamic ecosystem. This respectful work in the vineyard translates the chalky subsoil into a gripping, salty structure in the wine.
Grape Variety & Vinification
The cuvée is based on the traditional varieties Xarello and Macabeu. Crafted according to the demanding traditional method of bottle fermentation, this 2012 vintage benefited from an extremely extended period on the lees in the cool, underground cellars of the house. As a Brut Nature, the wine was bottled without any dosage, allowing the pure essence of the vintage and the artisanal skill of the cellar masters to shine through unadulterated.
Food Pairings
This sophisticated sparkling wine demands a cuisine that is as refined as it is intense. It is the ideal partner for pan-seared scallops with a delicate nut-butter and chive sauce, for aged Pata Negra ham, or for a classic oven-baked turbot with sea salt and olive oil. It also shows its full class alongside the finest aged hard cheeses, such as a mature Manchego.
