Penedès, Catalunya (Catalonia Cataluña), SpainGramona has always been a leader of traditional method sparkling wine in Spain, and was the founder of the collective Alliances per la Terra association in 2015 to unite like-minded biodynamic growers in the area. They were also a founding member of Corpinnat, a movement beyond Cava that puts emphasis on place and time. This biodynamic brut, their signature wine, leads with a slight majority of xarel.lo, followed by macabeo, and equal parts parelleda and chardonnay (each base wine fermented separately). This bottle spent 62 months on lees and was disgorged in June 2023 with 5 g/L, from a solera started in 1910(!). Said solera lends a sweet oxidation to this brisk fizz, with crisp green and red apple, lemon, and almond throughout, finishing with crushed stones and meringue kisses. Quite friendly, with the chardonnay adding extra approachability.Tasted: 23 May 2025Tasted by: Prices:
Penedès, Catalunya (Catalonia Cataluña), SpainThis biodynamic brut leads with a slight majority of xarel.lo, followed by macabeo, and equal parts parelleda and chardonnay (each base wine fermented separately). 2017 was the first year of Demeter biodynamic certification across the 13 winemakers of the collective Alliances per la Terra association, founded by Gramona in 2015 to unite like-minded growers in the area. This bottle spent 62 months on lees and was disgorged in June 2023. Green and red apple lead into toasted brioche, slicked with anise, and wrapped around a doughy lemon core, finishing with a more toasted biscuit. Friendly and generous, this is undoubtedly a step above Cava and worth seeking out. Partner with cushier dishes that can match the toastiness here.Tasted: 19 October 2023Tasted by: Prices:
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