2015 Gramona Corpinnat III Lustros Brut Nature Gran Reserva
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Grape | , , |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (12%) |
| Drink window | 2025 - 2030 |
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Description
Refined, dry, traditional method with a beautiful mousse. Developed flavor with a complex aroma, light toast, and a beautiful finish. During the secondary fermentation, corks are used for the higher-end cuvées instead of crown caps. For the III Lustros, these expensive, three-layer corks are used, allowing the wine to age well and develop a beautiful, refined mousse. Therefore, the disgorging of the wines must be done by hand, a highly skilled job. Cava may be called Gran Reserva if the wine has aged "sur latte" for at least 60 months. III Lustros is a Vintage Cava and is released on the market after an average of 7-9 years. The III Lustros Cuvée is a Brut Nature, meaning there is no dosage. The Xarel.lo grape allows this Cava to age so well. The wine is aged for a long time in the bottle, allowing a beautiful mousse to develop. The residual sugar content is 3 grams/liter. Gramona is among the absolute top Cavas and this is also confirmed by international wine critics.
In the past, the wine was aged for 15 years "sur lattes." This is where the name III Lustros comes from. This is the most refined version of the Gramona cava series.
ABOUT CORPINNAT
Gramona is part of Corpinnat, which was founded in 2016 by several (high-end) producers who distanced themselves from DO Cava primarily because the CAVA model lacks quality distinctions. Corpinnat, like Cava (or Champagne), is a sparkling wine made using the traditional method, with a secondary fermentation in the bottle, creating the bubbles. It is therefore a brand name created by several quality producers who wanted to distinguish themselves. With Corpinnat as a protected brand (like a Grand Cru or Grande Reserva), not only the region but also the terroir determines the name, which encompasses much more than just the area; it also encompasses the climate, grape varieties, the vineyard, and the winery.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Penedès |
| Appellation | Corpinnat |
| Winery | Gramona |
| Grape | Chardonnay, Macabeo, Xarel-Lo |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2030 |
| Alcohol % | 12 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | Yes |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 94 |
| Vinous rating | 92 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Droog, Fris, Strak, Wit fruit |
| Drink moments | Cadeau!, Iets te vieren, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Romantisch |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 94
Reviewed by:
Luis Gutiérrez
Release Price:
$63
Drink Date:
2024 - 2030
The 2015 III Lustros Brut Nature was produced with a blend of 70% Xarel.lo and 30% Macabeo from the 22.5 hectares of the Font Jui vineyard (now mentioned on the labels). 2015 was warm and dry with low yields. The wine matured in bottle with the lees after refermenting in bottle closed with a cork stopper for close to eight years. It is a very intense and concentrated year, with complex aromas, expressive, elegant and balanced, with subtle smoke and toast aromas and a seamless palate that is velvety with abundant, very fine bubbles. From this year, the blend is different from that of Celler Batlle. 58,000 bottles produced. It was disgorged in November 2023.
The very sad news at Gramona for those who had not heard, was the tragical death of Xavier Gramona in an accident at the winery in August 2023. That triggered a reorganization of the family winery, with his brother Jaume Gramona taking the role of president, Jaume's son, Roc Gramona, being named viticulture and vinification director and Xavier's son, Leonard Gramona, as market director. They had already started in 2018, but the circumstances have accelerated the changes. We will see more subtle changes in future years (more aging under cork, refermentation with fresh must...).
They never stop and, in 2024, are completing the soil studies of their vineyards, some of which are being transformed into gobelets from being trellised, French varieties being gradually replaced by local ones, changing the density, and the new ones are being planted following the key line method. They also purchased a further seven hectares of vineyards. They own 65 hectares and buy grapes from 100 to 130 hectares of biodynamically farmed vineyards from the association Alianzas por la Tierra for their Imperial and La Cuvée bottlings. They produce 750,000 bottles of Corpinnat sparkling wine.
Published: May 16, 2024
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Vinous
92
Drinking Window
2024 - 2032
From: The Rambunctious Catalan Mediterranean and Beyond (Sep 2024)
The 2015 Brut Nature Lustros is a Corpinnat blend of 70% Xarel·lo and 30% Macabeo sourced from Penedès. Crafted using the traditional method, it spent 90 months on the lees under natural cork before disgorgement. This evolved wine presents aromas of brioche, toasted bread, praline and hazelnut. On the palate, it offers a dry, vibrant, mousse-like texture that lingers with faintly Sherry-like flavors, complemented by a chalky, compact mouthfeel.
- By JoaquĂn Hidalgo on April 2024
With over a century of experience as a sparkling winemaker (and 140 years of growing vines in the region), Gramona is a winery in Sant Sadurnà d’Anoia that is also taking the lead in biodynamic methods. The sixth generation of family winemakers, Jaume, Leo and Roc Gramona, tend to 60 hectares of vines that converted to biodynamic agriculture in 2010, and they continue to be prominent proponents of the approach. Founding members of the Corpinnat group, Gramona’s style is defined by complexity and lengthy aging. Stand-out wines include Enoteca and Celler Batlle, which display delicate depth with slow aging.
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The very dynamic family business Gramona has existed since 1881, currently the 5th generation of mainly 150 ha own vineyards makes formidable sparkling wines. Traditional, but using modern technology. Since the opening of the new Bodega in 2006 just outside the village, Gramona is also technically completely ready for the coming years. In a Research and Development program, research is conducted at a very high level into climate change, ecological viticulture, sustainability and everything related to the formation and preservation of the mousse. The oenologist Jaume Gramona, who runs the company with his cousin Xavier, teaches at the University of Tarragona. Gramona has a low yield per hectare for Cava producers. In the summer, a green harvest is done, with an excess of bunches being cut away. The company makes its own yeasts and liqueur d'expédition in a more than a hundred years old solera system. Gramona's stock is about 1.5 million bottles. The Cava market is dominated by large houses with huge volumes. Top companies like Gramona have a completely different philosophy and work exclusively on quality. Currently, they have three locations in Sant Sadurni for the production of their wines.
Gramona is, first and foremost, always concerned with maximum quality in the wines and champagnes. This aim is reflected in every moment and in every step of the process (pruning, harvesting, production, selection). This ethos is conveyed in the coat of arms: "Viti, Vini, Vitae": the vine, wine, life, a synthesis of our history. As a company with a long tradition , respect for the area and nature is of paramount importance. At Gramona they use the exceptional terroir and the experience in the traditional production ("Champenois") to produce high-quality and, above all, very elegant Cavas.
Refined, dry, traditional method with a beautiful mousse. Developed flavor with a complex aroma, light toast, and a beautiful finish. During the secondary fermentation, corks are used for the higher-end cuvées instead of crown caps. For the III Lustros, these expensive, three-layer corks are used, allowing the wine to age well and develop a beautiful, refined mousse. Therefore, the disgorging of the wines must be done by hand, a highly skilled job. Cava may be called Gran Reserva if the wine has aged "sur latte" for at least 60 months. III Lustros is a Vintage Cava and is released on the market after an average of 7-9 years. The III Lustros Cuvée is a Brut Nature, meaning there is no dosage. The Xarel.lo grape allows this Cava to age so well. The wine is aged for a long time in the bottle, allowing a beautiful mousse to develop. The residual sugar content is 3 grams/liter. Gramona is among the absolute top Cavas and this is also confirmed by international wine critics.
In the past, the wine was aged for 15 years "sur lattes." This is where the name III Lustros comes from. This is the most refined version of the Gramona cava series.
ABOUT CORPINNAT
Gramona is part of Corpinnat, which was founded in 2016 by several (high-end) producers who distanced themselves from DO Cava primarily because the CAVA model lacks quality distinctions. Corpinnat, like Cava (or Champagne), is a sparkling wine made using the traditional method, with a secondary fermentation in the bottle, creating the bubbles. It is therefore a brand name created by several quality producers who wanted to distinguish themselves. With Corpinnat as a protected brand (like a Grand Cru or Grande Reserva), not only the region but also the terroir determines the name, which encompasses much more than just the area; it also encompasses the climate, grape varieties, the vineyard, and the winery.
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Penedès |
| Appellation | Corpinnat |
| Winery | Gramona |
| Grape | Chardonnay, Macabeo, Xarel-Lo |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2030 |
| Alcohol % | 12 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | Yes |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 94 |
| Vinous rating | 92 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Droog, Fris, Strak, Wit fruit |
| Drink moments | Cadeau!, Iets te vieren, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Romantisch |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 94
Reviewed by:
Luis Gutiérrez
Release Price:
$63
Drink Date:
2024 - 2030
The 2015 III Lustros Brut Nature was produced with a blend of 70% Xarel.lo and 30% Macabeo from the 22.5 hectares of the Font Jui vineyard (now mentioned on the labels). 2015 was warm and dry with low yields. The wine matured in bottle with the lees after refermenting in bottle closed with a cork stopper for close to eight years. It is a very intense and concentrated year, with complex aromas, expressive, elegant and balanced, with subtle smoke and toast aromas and a seamless palate that is velvety with abundant, very fine bubbles. From this year, the blend is different from that of Celler Batlle. 58,000 bottles produced. It was disgorged in November 2023.
The very sad news at Gramona for those who had not heard, was the tragical death of Xavier Gramona in an accident at the winery in August 2023. That triggered a reorganization of the family winery, with his brother Jaume Gramona taking the role of president, Jaume's son, Roc Gramona, being named viticulture and vinification director and Xavier's son, Leonard Gramona, as market director. They had already started in 2018, but the circumstances have accelerated the changes. We will see more subtle changes in future years (more aging under cork, refermentation with fresh must...).
They never stop and, in 2024, are completing the soil studies of their vineyards, some of which are being transformed into gobelets from being trellised, French varieties being gradually replaced by local ones, changing the density, and the new ones are being planted following the key line method. They also purchased a further seven hectares of vineyards. They own 65 hectares and buy grapes from 100 to 130 hectares of biodynamically farmed vineyards from the association Alianzas por la Tierra for their Imperial and La Cuvée bottlings. They produce 750,000 bottles of Corpinnat sparkling wine.
Published: May 16, 2024
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Vinous
92
Drinking Window
2024 - 2032
From: The Rambunctious Catalan Mediterranean and Beyond (Sep 2024)
The 2015 Brut Nature Lustros is a Corpinnat blend of 70% Xarel·lo and 30% Macabeo sourced from Penedès. Crafted using the traditional method, it spent 90 months on the lees under natural cork before disgorgement. This evolved wine presents aromas of brioche, toasted bread, praline and hazelnut. On the palate, it offers a dry, vibrant, mousse-like texture that lingers with faintly Sherry-like flavors, complemented by a chalky, compact mouthfeel.
- By JoaquĂn Hidalgo on April 2024
With over a century of experience as a sparkling winemaker (and 140 years of growing vines in the region), Gramona is a winery in Sant Sadurnà d’Anoia that is also taking the lead in biodynamic methods. The sixth generation of family winemakers, Jaume, Leo and Roc Gramona, tend to 60 hectares of vines that converted to biodynamic agriculture in 2010, and they continue to be prominent proponents of the approach. Founding members of the Corpinnat group, Gramona’s style is defined by complexity and lengthy aging. Stand-out wines include Enoteca and Celler Batlle, which display delicate depth with slow aging.
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4.1* - Vivino
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The very dynamic family business Gramona has existed since 1881, currently the 5th generation of mainly 150 ha own vineyards makes formidable sparkling wines. Traditional, but using modern technology. Since the opening of the new Bodega in 2006 just outside the village, Gramona is also technically completely ready for the coming years. In a Research and Development program, research is conducted at a very high level into climate change, ecological viticulture, sustainability and everything related to the formation and preservation of the mousse. The oenologist Jaume Gramona, who runs the company with his cousin Xavier, teaches at the University of Tarragona. Gramona has a low yield per hectare for Cava producers. In the summer, a green harvest is done, with an excess of bunches being cut away. The company makes its own yeasts and liqueur d'expédition in a more than a hundred years old solera system. Gramona's stock is about 1.5 million bottles. The Cava market is dominated by large houses with huge volumes. Top companies like Gramona have a completely different philosophy and work exclusively on quality. Currently, they have three locations in Sant Sadurni for the production of their wines.
Gramona is, first and foremost, always concerned with maximum quality in the wines and champagnes. This aim is reflected in every moment and in every step of the process (pruning, harvesting, production, selection). This ethos is conveyed in the coat of arms: "Viti, Vini, Vitae": the vine, wine, life, a synthesis of our history. As a company with a long tradition , respect for the area and nature is of paramount importance. At Gramona they use the exceptional terroir and the experience in the traditional production ("Champenois") to produce high-quality and, above all, very elegant Cavas.
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