Descripción

Gramona Imperial, con un periodo de crianza de unos 60 meses, ofrece un resultado de un transparente perfume de manzana, galletas, especies, flores y una sugerente brisa marina. Convertido en un símbolo de elegancia, este espumoso acogido a la marca Corpinnat posee una versatilidad tal que puede acompañar durante toda una comida. Nos encontramos ante un vino muy laureado, pues en su añada 2010 obtuvo la Medalla de Oro en los Decanter World Wine Awards y también ha sido premiado en multitud de certámenes como el concurso Nariz de Oro, donde fue elegido mejor espumoso español de menos de 20€.

Ficha técnica

La bodega
Gramona
Tipo
Espumoso
Añada
2014
Grado
12.0% vol.
Subzona
Corpinnat
Variedad
50% Xarello, 40% Macabeo, 10% Chardonnay
Origen
Vino de España

Cata

Vista
Amarillo pálido y reflejos pajizos.
Nariz
Intenso, destaca la fruta blanca madura, la manzana, el melocotón de viña. Notas cítricas de piel del limón. Tonos anisados, hinojo. Recuerdos de trigo. Mantequilla, brioche. La oxigenación potencia los aromas maduros: tarta de manzana, mazapán, yema tostada.
Boca
Notable entrada en boca, amplio a su paso, vivaz y refrescante, de burbujas finas y cremosas. Notas de compota de la fruta madura y panadería. Un vino que, año tras año, demuestra su personalidad y finura.
Temperatura de servicio
Se recomienda servir entre 6 y 8 ºC.
Maridaje
Muy versátil, que marida muy bien con todo tipo de entrantes (canapés fríos y calientes).

Viñedo y elaboración

Descripción
Viñedos situados en la región del Alt Penedés.
Suelo
Suelos franco arcillosos y calcáreos. Aluviales si están cercanos al río Anoia.
Clima
Clima mediterráneo.
Vinificación
Las variedades de uvas que participan en el 'coupage' se vinifican por separado.
Envejecimiento
Esta añada ha tenido un periodo de crianza de 60 meses. Dosaje inferior a 8 gramos de azúcar por litro.

Opinión de los críticos

The Wine Advocate:

2014 was the first year when the still wines from Gramona were certified by Demeter and when they started using their Coquard press. It was not an easy year, one with plenty of rains and maladies, which resulted in a crop that was 15% smaller than the average at Gramona. Their classical 2014 Brut Imperial is a blend of 40% each Xarello and Macabeo with 15% Chardonnay and 5% Parellada that aged sur lie for 51 months in bottle and was adjusted with six grams of sugar to make it a balanced and approachable sparkling. This is one of the flagship wines from Gramona, with a style that is marked by the old wine added in the expedition liqueur, which gives a specific profile that's nutty and has aromas that always make me think of an older wine. They have been moderating the use of this wine, and the touch is subtler, as what they have been using is an infusion of almond peel in this old wine. They never used this expedition wine for III Lustros or Celler Batlle, because they thought the long aging provided enough complexity. However, Imperial has been getting fresher and fresher every year. This is still aged in bottle with a crown stopper, but the magnums keep under cork and all the following wines are aged under cork. There is great freshness, which makes the wine vibrant and tasty, and it has a balanced finish and integrated, small bubbles that provide a creamy texture. And the sugar is almost imperceptible, just adding balance for the acidity. The percentage of Chardonnay will be lower in following years to comply with the Corpinnat requirements. 2014 has to be one of the finest vintages for Imperial. All of the bottles display the disgorgement date and the number of months the wine matured with the lees in bottle. Some 350,000 bottles produced.

James Suckling:

A bright and fruity Cava, suggesting peach pit, lemons and yuzu. The bubbles foam to the surface, carrying fleshy peaches in their wake; a fine strand of acidity keeps this on message. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.