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III Lustros

Gramona

III Lustros Bottle
Appellation
Corpinnat
Variety
Xarel-lo, Macabeo
Age of Vines
75
Farming
Certified organic and biodynamic
Soil
Clay limestone, gravel, chalk
Altitude
100-350 meters
Fermentation
Hand harvested, whole cluster pressing, fermented in tank
Aging
6 months in tank, second fermentation in bottle under cork, on lees minimum 84 months, hand riddled and disgorged, no dosage, vegan

Overview

III Lustros is a blend of the most age-worthy white varieties at Gramona, 70% Xarel.lo and 30% Macabeo found in their estate vineyards between La Plana and Font Jui. For generations, the Gramona family has farmed these wines rooted in chalky and pebbly limestone soils. Certified organic and biodynamic, these vines are harvested by hand, carefully sorted, and pressed whole-cluster. After primary fermentation in tank, it is aged on the lees under cork for at least 84 months. After aging, riddling and disgorgement are done manually, and the wine is finished without dosage. 70,000 bottles are released in an average vintage.

How did the Spanish Civil War lead to the discovery of Xarel.lo’s capacity to age and thus the creation of III Lustros? Xavier Gramona explains it all in this short video.

Ratings & Reviews

91

2014 III Lustros

Source: DWWA

94

2014 III Lustros

Source: WA

95

2012 III Lustros

Source: DE

93

2012 III Lustros

Source: WA

92

2011 III Lustros

Source: JS

93+

2010 III Lustros

Source: WA

92+

2009 III Lustros

Source: WA

91

2009 III Lustros

Source: W&S

93

2007 III Lustros

Source: WA

Catalunya, Spain
  • Location
    Catalunya, Spain
  • Appellation
    Corpinnat
  • Proprietor
    Familia Gramona
  • Winemaker
    Jaume Gramona
  • Size / Elevation
    72 hectares / 100-400 meters

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