Imperial Brut 2018 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Imperial Brut 2018 1500ml Magnum by Gramona

Colour & Appearance

Luminous straw yellow with golden reflections, threaded through with a fine, persistent perlage that reveals the extended time spent on the lees. Presented with particular elegance in magnum format.

Nose

Complex, multi-layered bouquet of impressive intensity. Ripe apples and citrus fruits dominate initially, before the characteristic signs of maturation emerge: brioche, roasted hazelnuts, smoky notes and a subtle yeastiness. The biodynamic provenance manifests itself in a remarkable freshness and clarity of aromas.

Palate

Silky-smooth texture with creamy mousse that never feels heavy-handed. The attack surprises with lively freshness – apple tart and ripe citrus notes meet a precise minerality. Full-bodied and mouth-filling, yet threaded through with a taut acidity structure that guarantees tension and drinking flow. The oxidative dosage from the Solera system lends the wine an additional layer of complexity without being intrusive.

Finish

Long, complex and marked by distinctive character. The 50+ months on the lees leave their mark in the form of brioche and almonds, whilst the saline minerality remains present right through to the end.

Terroir & Origin

From various biodynamic vineyards in Penedès, Demeter-certified. The autochthonous grape varieties Xarel·lo, Macabeo and Parellada plus a touch of Chardonnay reflect the Mediterranean terroir with its chalky soils.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Traditional bottle fermentation with a minimum of 50 months on the lees. The special feature: the dosage comes from a Solera-like system that has been maintained since 1910 – a technique from Sherry production that gives Imperial its unique complexity. At 6 g/l in the low Brut range.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Excellent with roasted turbot, scallops with truffle, langoustines or creamy risotto. Also an excellent choice with mature Manchego or Comté. The magnum bottle makes it ideal for festive occasions.

Special Features

Member of the exclusive Corpinnat association, which guarantees the highest quality standards. The magnum bottle promotes even more harmonious maturation. A Cava that need not hide from great Champagnes.