Gramona

Gran Reserva III Lustros Brut Nature Cava Xarello Macabeo

9.1160 ratings
9.240 pro ratings
Cava, Catalunya, Spain
Xarello, Macabeo
Manchego & Parmesan
Top Notes For
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2014 | Awesome balance

Vintage 2014 | Awesome balance

Dec 19th, 2023
Bryce Wiatrak

The biodynamic Cava house Gramona remains a leader in the category with a portfolio that maximizes tradition and innovation. Where else in Catalonia can you taste a cryoextracted Xarello "ice" wine? III Lustros is a benchmark bottling for Spanish sparklers. Flavors of green olive skin, petrol, fresh pear, and white rose emerge from the fine, caressing mouse. Sensual yet sharp, it has a laser-like precision that is undeniably Cava.

The biodynamic Cava house Gramona remains a leader in the category with a portfolio that maximizes tradition and innovation. Where else in Catalonia can you taste a cryoextracted Xarello "ice" wine? III Lustros is a benchmark bottling for Spanish sparklers. Flavors of green olive skin, petrol, fresh pear, and white rose emerge from the fine, caressing mouse. Sensual yet sharp, it has a laser-like precision that is undeniably Cava.

4 people found it helpfulMar 15th, 2018
Mark Lindzy

What a way to start our Saturday lunch in Madrid! Such finesse, with hints of mandarin orange and pear skins. Gramona is da bomb.

What a way to start our Saturday lunch in Madrid! Such finesse, with hints of mandarin orange and pear skins. Gramona is da bomb.

3 people found it helpfulJul 13th, 2014
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2012 | Xarel-lo, Macabeu. 91 months sur lie. Pinnacle of purity. Finesse. I drink this Cava to memorize my youngest uncle Frans who passed away last week in Spain. My parents went on holiday to Spain in the seventies; where I got caught with passion for wine. Rest In Peace.

Vintage 2012 | Xarel-lo, Macabeu. 91 months sur lie. Pinnacle of purity. Finesse. I drink this Cava to memorize my youngest uncle Frans who passed away last week in Spain. My parents went on holiday to Spain in the seventies; where I got caught with passion for wine. Rest In Peace.

1 person found it helpfulOct 10th, 2021
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2011 / 75% Xarel-lo 25% Macabeu 7 years sur lattes, extremely vibrant cava with a light weight constitution, which you can also call finesse. First time I drank Illustros. Will not be the last.

Vintage 2011 / 75% Xarel-lo 25% Macabeu 7 years sur lattes, extremely vibrant cava with a light weight constitution, which you can also call finesse. First time I drank Illustros. Will not be the last.

1 person found it helpfulMar 6th, 2020
Paulo Cardoso

Degorgement in 2017. Crisp palat, fresh, almond and wer stone in the bouquet. Very good ending.

Degorgement in 2017. Crisp palat, fresh, almond and wer stone in the bouquet. Very good ending.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 14th, 2018
Jens Persson

Really nice on the nose but a little tight. Let it breathe for a while. That said, this is a great example of what cava can be but rarely is.

Really nice on the nose but a little tight. Let it breathe for a while. That said, this is a great example of what cava can be but rarely is.

1 person found it helpfulDec 31st, 2017
Yianni Stone

Yianni had this 6 years ago

Yianni had this 6 years ago

1 person found it helpfulDec 10th, 2017
Jason Li

Rather simple. Lacks the bitterness and earthiness of a CAVA

Rather simple. Lacks the bitterness and earthiness of a CAVA

1 person found it helpfulJun 10th, 2017
Jordi Miró

Celebrando el final de la Semana Santa en familia

Celebrando el final de la Semana Santa en familia

1 person found it helpfulApr 16th, 2017