Catalan Crown: Gramona Imperial Brut Corpinnat 2018

Tasting Notes

Pale golden yellow with shimmering fine bubbles. Aromas of ripe green apple, white peach, citrus zest, almond and brioche fuse with delicate floral, marzipan and nut notes. The palate is creamy and elegant, offering apple tart, lemon curd, baked pastry, and roasted almond flavors framed by a silky mousse. Crisp acid lines and saline minerality carry through a long, refreshing finish with bakery nuance.

Meet the Winemaker

Gramona is a Catalan family legacy (since 1881), grown into a biodynamic pioneer and founding member of the Corpinnat movement—where terroir matters and traditional méthode champenoise is queen. They farm Xarel·lo, Macabeo, Parellada and a whisper of Chardonnay, aging their Imperial Brut at least 60 months on lees for depth that rivals champagne without the price tag

Wine Specs

• Blend: ~56% Xarel·lo, 30% Macabeo, 10% Parellada, 4% Chardonnay (biodynamic grapes)—Corpinnat-certified

• Vintage: 2018

• Region: Penedès, Catalonia, Spain (Corpinnat designation)

• Aging: Minimum 60 months sur lies (bottle) + oxidative solera-based dosage system

• Dosage: ~6 g/L residual sugar (low Brut)

• ABV: ~12.0%

• Bottle Size: 750 ml

• Serving Temp: 6–8 °C for mousse and minerality lift
  

Critic Reviews

• Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez): 93 pts — “From a cooler, rain‑laden year; ultra‑fine palate, citric bitterness cushioned by plush mousse. Exemplary.”
  

• Tim Atkin: 93 pts — “Silky, vivid grapefruit and roasted almond—flawlessly balanced and polished.”
  

• Vinous (Joaquín Hidalgo): 91 pts — “Elegant and creamy with citrus herbs, subtle acidity, and long saline finish.”
  

Food Pairings

• Seafood cravings: oysters, scallops, whitefish crudo

• Creamy crostini with chèvre and thyme

• Light starters: gazpacho, citrus salad, seaweed snacks

• Dessert bonus: almond biscotti, brioche toast or shortbread

Why You Need This Bottle

Because this isn’t mass‑market sparkle—it’s biodynamic, Corpinnat-certified, bottle-aged artistry. Gramona’s 2018 Imperial layer complexity, salinity, and mousse finesse into every sip, with Champagne-level structure and no champagne-level markup. A sip-worthy lesson in finesse and value.

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