2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 0.6 g/L
pH 3.05
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties 65% Xarel·lo, 35% Macabeu
Region Penedes
Soil Clay-loam soil with slightly cemented calcareous material at font de jui
Harvest Dates Second week of September
Sulfites 44.0 ppm
Production Details Aged 140 months en rima under natural cork after tirage; yeast autolysis begins at approximately 24 months. Total acidity is stated as 3.65 g/L on an H2SO4-equivalent basis and is therefore not proposed as unqualified total_acidity_gl. The elaboration block also mentions about twelve vineyards planted to Xarel·lo, Macabeu and Parellada at 185–228 m, while the stated finished blend is 65% Xarel·lo and 35% Macabeu.
Tasting Notes White and stone fruit, fennel, nuts, cocoa and vanilla; creamy texture, integrated carbonation, vibrant acidity, dry bitter-edged finish
2012 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 0.7 g/L
pH 2.96
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties 65% Xarel·lo, 35% Macabeu
Region Penedes
Soil Clay-limestone soil, With sandy bands near the river and abundant rock in the higher, Drier sector
Orientation South-Facing Slopes
Harvest Dates Penultimate week of August
Sulfites 53.0 ppm
Production Details Aged more than 120 months en rima under natural cork after tirage; yeast autolysis begins at approximately 24 months. Total acidity is stated as 3.75 g/L on an H2SO4-equivalent basis and is therefore not proposed as unqualified total_acidity_gl. Font de Jui comprises 22.5 ha—15 ha Xarel·lo and 7.5 ha Macabeu—and extends from approximately 100 to 350 m elevation.
Tasting Notes Stone fruit, dried apricot, Mediterranean herbs, balsamic notes, hazelnut, cocoa and spices; creamy texture, integrated carbonation, vibrant acidity and a dry, slightly bitter finish
2011 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Grape Varieties 45% Xarel·lo, 55% Macabeu
Region Penedes
Soil Clay-limestone soil, With sandy bands near the river and abundant rock in the higher, Drier sector
Orientation South-Facing Slopes
Harvest Dates Harvest of Macabeu and Xarel·lo began in the penultimate week of August
Production Details Aged more than 140 months en rima under natural cork after tirage; yeast autolysis begins at approximately 24 months. Font de Jui comprises 22.5 ha—15 ha Xarel·lo and 7.5 ha Macabeu—and extends from approximately 100 to 350 m elevation.
Tasting Notes Stone fruit, dried apricot, Mediterranean herbs, balsamic notes, hazelnut, cocoa, coffee, curry and saffron; velvety texture, vibrant acidity, dry saline finish
2009 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Grape Varieties 65% Xarel·lo, 35% Macabeu
Region Penedes
Soil Clay-limestone soil, With sandy bands near the river and abundant rock in the higher, Drier sector
Orientation South-Facing Slopes
Harvest Dates Macabeu: 21 August; Xarel·lo: 27 August
Serving Temperature 10°C · 50°F
Production Details Aged more than 140 months en rima under natural cork. Bottles were laid in rima for prolonged maturation, with yeast autolysis beginning at approximately 24 months. Font de Jui comprises 22.5 ha—15 ha Xarel·lo and 7.5 ha Macabeu—and extends from approximately 100 to 350 m elevation.
Tasting Notes Deep gold; stone fruit, dried apricot, Mediterranean herbs, balsamic notes, hazelnut, cocoa, coffee, curry and saffron; velvety texture, vibrant acidity and a dry saline finish
Food Pairing A complete tasting menu or substantial celebratory meal
Producer Information
Website
Address
Carrer Indústria 36, 08770 Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, Spain
Phone
+34 93 891 0113
Email
Owner
Gramona Family (5th &
6th generation)
6th generation)
Cellarmaster
Jaume, Roc and Leonard Gramona