GRAMONA

ALT PENEDÈS • catalunya • spain

GRAMONA x SURLIE 2025

Gramona is a 6th generation family owned and operated traditional method sparkling wine producer in the Alt Penedès specializing in extended ageing up to 15-16 years on lees, with entry-level wines starting at 3.5 years on the lees. Certified organic and biodynamic, Gramona is one of the driving forces behind the formation of Corpinnat. They also do cool stuff like house falcons to help keep birds away from the grapes. They farm biodynamically and have cattle and sheep on the property. They plow with horses. Roc Gramona runs a pruning school to help other wineries improve vineyard management. Cheeky bonus wines from Roc and Leo’s personal project - L’Enclos de Peralba - will also be poured.

It was the 2001 Gramona Enoteca that I had the privilege of tasting at the 2018 MW Symposium in Logrono that ultimately led to Gramona and Sur Lie working together. It is one of the best wines of any style that I’ve ever tasted. Easily eclipsing any other sparkling wine from Spain that I’d ever had, and certainly eclipsing many highly regarded champagnes.

For anyone unfamiliar with or questioning the pedigree of Gramona, the 2001 Enoteca I mentioned above was poured for an audience of 400 MWs, MW students, and elite wine trade from all over the world as part of an “Icons of Spain” tasting.

Unlike many wineries, they actually are able to sell most of their production within Spain. Since they like to share their wines with the world, around 10% of their wine is exported. We’re lucky to get some.

These guys are the real deal. Icons and legends.