KEY FACTS
CLIMATE: Mediterraneanclimatewithhot, drysummersandmoderatewinters;average annualtemperature59°F(15°C)
ELEVATION: 328-1,150feet (100-350m)
SOILS: Clayandcalcareousformationswith somealluvial,slatetowardMontserratMountain
CLASS: Corpinnat
VINE: 370totalacres(150ha);308acres (125ha)GPE-approved
KEY VARIETALS: Xarel.lo,Macabeo, Parellada
ECO: Demeter-certifiedbiodynamic producer; useofgeothermalandsolar energy,electricvehiclesandwater conservation
INNOVATE: Pursuingterroiragriculture
HISTORY
The Gramona family has been working the land and making wine uninterrupted since the mid-19th century. It was at the start of the 20th century when two wine families – the Batlle and the Gramonas – came together through marriage to launch the present winery. By 1945, with brothers Bartomeu and Josep Lluís at the helm, Gramona had emerged as a sparkling wine producer designed for long aging wines. The brothers led the winery until the end of the 20th century, before handing over operations to the next generation.
TERROIR
The vineyards of Gramona are primarily located in the subzones of Costers de Lavernó with additional holdings in the Vall de Bitlles of Central Penedès. The vineyards are protected to the north by the Montserrat mountains,whichprovideshelterfromharsh winters. Several rivers flow through the property, including the Anola, the Bitlles and the Foix. The average elevation is 820 feet (250m).
Among the vineyards are woods where the estate’scows,sheepandhorsesgrazefreely.
To increase biodiversity, the biodynamic farm is also home to geese, chickens, dogs, peacocks, donkeys and even falcons in summer, justbeforeharvesting.
VITICULTURE & WINEMAKING
TERROIR VITICULTURE
Everything on the Gramona estate is guided by a wide knowledge of the own terroir. Natural grass cover is maintained to obtain spongy soils; plant infusions are applied to ward off pests; and animal and vegetal compost is produced to nurture theearthandvines.
BIOCLIMATIC ARCHITECTURE
Located at the center of the property, Celler Batlle reaffirms Gramona’s commitment to sustainability and biodynamics Two-thirds of the cellar is built underground, reducing environmental impact and energy consumption. It is a château concept,groupingplotsofmorethanonegrapevarietyaroundthewineryattheheartoftheestate.
LONG-AGED SPARKLING WINE
Gramona’s signature style is sparkling wine capable of long aging. In 1951, Bartomeu and Josep Lluis Gramona first observedtheconsiderablepotentialformaturationoftheXarel.lograpeanddecidedtoproducearevolutionarysparkling wine, made for aging. The III Lustros cuvée was born from extraordinary fruit grown in the La Plana and Paraje Font de Jui vineyards, and aged a full 10 years. Ill Lustros was followed by the Celler Batlle, another 10-year old release, cementing Gramona’sreputationasa leadingproducerofSpanishsparklingwine.
Among other practices, Gramona makes biodynamic preparationsontheestateandisanambassadorforrespectful pruninginthePenedés.
How is the terroir reflected in the wines of Gramona?
Gramona’s soils are clay and calcareous-loam with alluvial soil near the Anoia River and slate closer to Montserrat.Thesesoilsarealsocharacterisedbythe presence of têtes de poupées, calcareous formations of bacterial origin, which lend a refreshing minerality to the wines while enriching thesubsoil.
These characteristics allow the production of highacidity base wines from neutral pH soils. After the long periods of bottle aging, the wines maintain a vibrant,livelycharacterofasavorymineralsensation on the palate, which blends with the notes of maturityandcomplexity.
Singularities of the Winery
The family has been cultivating their estate since 1850, which gives them an intimate knowledge of their lands and varieties, and generations of experience creating long-aged sparkling wines. Their dedication to quality led them to form the collective Corpinnat to defend quality sparkling wines produced from organic grapes in the heart of Penedès.
Why is Gramona a Grandes Pagos de España winery?
Gramona’s ambition to highlight its unique personality by focusing on long-aging method sparkling wine from the best vineyards is well-supportedbyGrandesPagosdeEspaña.
GRAMONA PORTFOLIO:
Imperial, Innoble, Argent, Argent Rose, III Lustros, Celler Batlle, Enoteca
Gramona Imperial Corpinnat
Varieties
Xarel.lo (50%), Macabeo (30%), Parellada (15%), Chardonnay (5%)
Vinification
Brut aged over 50 months before disgorgement
Good to Know
The expedition liqueur is from their solera, well over a century old
Gramona III Lustros Corpinnat
Varieties
70% Xarel.lo, 30% Macabeo
Vinification
Brut Nature aged 80 months under natural cork stopper
Good to Know
Grapes from the Font de Jui pago
