Gramona 'Gessamí' Penedès Blanc 2024

In Short

A crisp Penedès white of Xarel·lo, Macabeo and Parellada with citrus, green apple and saline minerality.

Quick Facts

• Region: Penedès, Spain
• Variety: Xarel·lo, Macabeo, Parellada
• Style: Crisp white
• Best For: Aperitif, light lunch, shellfish

Why We Stock It

Gramona's Gessamí is a clean, mineral-driven white that shows what the Penedès blend can be when made with restraint. It has real acidity and textural interest without heaviness, making it an easy pour for weeknight dinners or a table of uncertain tastes. At this price it offers substance beyond the everyday.

Tasting Profile

This wine is defined by bright citrus and mineral tension from start to finish.

• Aroma: Citrus blossom, white stone fruit, subtle herbal notes
• Palate: Green apple, lemon zest, mineral-forward, crisp acidity
• Structure & Finish: Light body, clean finish with saline minerality and good length

Winemaking

Fermented cool to preserve the natural acidity and delicate aromatics that define the blend. Regional winemaking practice favors early harvesting to retain freshness and minerality.

Serving & Pairing

Serve chilled between 48 and 52 degrees Fahrenheit. Drink without decanting. This is the wine to open with oysters and raw clams, or with a simple grilled branzino with lemon and herbs. The acidity cuts through salt and fat equally well, making it at home with both raw shellfish and composed seafood dishes.

The Estate

Gramona is a family-run winery in Penedès with deep roots in the region's sparkling wine tradition. They work across still and sparkling wines, with a focus on native varietals and sustainable farming practices.

Terroir

Penedès is a maritime region south of Barcelona where cooling Atlantic and Mediterranean breezes moderate the continental climate. The soils are calcareous and mineral-rich, imparting the saline character that marks these whites. Xarel·lo, Macabeo and Parellada have grown here for centuries and thrive in the balance between warm days and cool nights.