Features
Type of wine
Pairings
Style
Occasions
Appellation
Alcohol
11.5%
Grapes
Serving
Between 6ºC and 8ºC
Winemaking
Description
The history of Gramona Mas Escorpí stems from a long and serene look at the vineyard, where the Gramona family has cultivated not only grapes, but also patience, know-how and an unwavering respect for their environment. Mas Escorpí was conceived in the 1990s as a white wine of free spirit and crystalline purity, when Jaume Gramona decided to experiment with Chardonnay in a terroir that until then had been the almost exclusive domain of Xarel.lo and other local varieties. Many dismissed it as an exotic whim, but his commitment to precise winemaking without make-up proved, over time, that Chardonnay could also speak the language of the Penedès with its own accent.
Stemming from vines located in the highest area of the Alt Penedès, in poor, stony soils with a high proportion of limestone and clay, Gramona Mas Escorpí is a white wine produced in a region with a wide temperature range: warm days, cool nights. This difference between day and night allows for a slow, serene ripening, which retains the natural acidity and favours a precise aromatic expression. The vineyard is cultivated according to the principles of organic and biodynamic viticulture, without herbicides or chemical synthesis products. The result is a Chardonnay that, far from seeking the voluptuousness of Californian whites, walks with elegance, marked by minerality and a remarkable internal tension.
Winemaking
The grapes are harvested by hand, in small crates, at dawn, when the grapes still retain the freshness of the night. Once in the winery, a light cold maceration is carried out to enhance the primary aromas of the Chardonnay. The must is racked by gravity and fermented in stainless steel tanks at a low temperature, between 14 and 16°C, preserving all the aromatic finesse of the fruit. There is no oak ageing: the aim is to show the direct, uncontrived character of the terroir. Once fermentation is complete, the wine rests on its fine lees, which gives it volume, texture and a slight creaminess that never overpowers the freshness. Bottled without aggressive fining or forced stabilisation, Gramona Mas Escorpí is clean, honest and vibrant.
Taste
From the first impression in the glass, Gramona Mas Escorpí is clean, clear, almost crystalline. The nose is precise, sober, without excess: notes of crisp white fruit (pear, green apple), a subtle hint of fennel, lemon zest and a background that evokes wet stone and chalk, as if walking along a chalky path after the rain. No tropical aromas or invasive vanilla: this Chardonnay speaks softly, but with impeccable diction.
On the palate, the attack is vertical, sharp, with an acidity reminiscent of a citrus snap, like the bite of a barely ripe lime. The wine moves forward lightly, but its structure is surprisingly firm. In the mid-palate a glyceric texture appears, enveloping the palate without saturating. The finish is long, saline, with an aftertaste that combines minerality with a faint echo of raw hazelnut and almond blossom.
It is a wine for those seeking clarity and tension rather than volume. Ideal with white fish, raw seafood, sashimi or even vegetarian dishes with a clean, herbal profile. A Chardonnay from the Penedès that moves away from clichés and finds its identity in the nakedness of the landscape.
Shipping to Hong Kong
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