2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Macabeo
Region Penedes
Sites Finca Galimany, comprising 2 hectares of organically grown Macabeo
Vine Age One hectare planted in 1969 and one hectare planted in 1998
Fermentation Vessels Multi-purpose barrels
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressing After Manual Picking, Sorting-Table Selection And Gravity Transfer
Production Volume 6,700 bottles
Bottles6,700
Production Details Grapes were chilled at 0–5°C with up to 20% gross lees for 2–3 weeks; these lees came from decanting Macabeo used for Gramona sparkling wines. The must was carefully fractionated, fermented in multi-purpose barrels and later supplemented with cold-stored must. Maturation comprised at least 9 months in tank and at least one year in bottle before release.
Certifications Demeter
Tasting Notes Pale yellow with a bright rim; orange blossom, green apple, pear, nectarine and lemon peel, with herbal, aniseed, lees and toasted notes; fresh and subtle with a silky texture, light astringency and a highly refreshing finish
Food Pairing Fish, seafood, medium-strength cheeses, preserves, tapas and aperitifs
Vintages
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Macabeo
Region Penedes
Sites Finca El Tòful, comprising 2 hectares of organically grown Macabeo
Vine Age One hectare planted in 1969 and one hectare planted in 1998
Fermentation Vessels Amphorae and multi-use barrels
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressing After Manual Harvesting, Sorting-Table Selection And Gravity Transfer
Production Details After grape chilling and whole-bunch pressing, the must underwent 2–3 weeks of cold maceration with gross lees. Fermentation took place in amphorae and multi-use barrels, with no intended wood flavour contribution, followed by addition of a fraction preserved cold in stainless steel. The wine spent at least 6 months in bottle before release.
Certifications CCPAE (Consell Català de la Producció Agrària Ecològica)
Tasting Notes Pale with a bright rim; lime peel, pear, nectarine, peach, subtle flowers, green pineapple, mango, herbal and aniseed notes, vine shoots, spice and lees; fresh and subtle with medium body, silky texture, light astringency and a refreshing finish
Food Pairing Fish, seafood, medium-strength cheeses, preserves and tapas
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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