THE STOVES ARE ON
Register for the second Amuse Contest by the end of July. You will then receive a bottle of Gramona “Innoble” C319 and a StandArt Gabriel Glass to inspire your Amuse Bouche.
FINALISTS 2024
The online voting round is over, and the winner who has directly qualified for the grand finale on Monday, October 14, with no less than 478 votes out of more than 2,000, is:
Roemer Wine-Food from Utrecht
The other 9 finalists, selected by the professional jury consisting of Adrian Zarzo, Noël Vanwittenbergh, and Jan van Lissum, are:
Restaurant Daalder, Amsterdam
Restaurant Moon, Amsterdam
Restaurant De Koetsier, Boxtel
Restaurant RJ, De Cocksdorp | Texel
Restaurant Joann, Enschede
Kook Atelier Op Oost, Oosterend | Texel
Bistro TWO, Roermond
Restaurant Cellar Door, Woudrichem
Poterne Restaurant, Zuidoostbeemster
The grand prize is a unique trip for 2 people to Barcelona, including a dinner at restaurant Disfrutar*** (2024 San Pellegrino Best Restaurant in the World) and a visit + an amazing ‘Library tasting’!
THE COMPITITION IS ON AGAIN IN 2026!
Register for the seventh Amuse Contest by the 21 September 2026. You will receive a bottle of Gramona Imperial 2019 and a StandArt Gabriel Glas to get inspired and creative!
The Netherlands Gramona Amuse Competition 2026
Wijnimport J.Bart and Gramona invite you to take part in the 7th Amuse Contest Netherlands. The competition evolves around creating an Amuse and perfectly pairing it with this year’s Amuse wine 2019 Gramona ‘Imperial’ Corpinnat Brut.
Your task in 2026:
This year’s theme revolves around “The natural balance of local flora and fauna”.
Chefs have been looking increasingly and are proud of local produce. This can be local vegetables, fish or meats.
We invite you to play with the idea of this natural balance to create your Amuse and pair it with the 2019 Gramona ‘Imperial’ Corpinnat Brut.
With one extra rule to play with: Maximum one warm ingredient!
So now it is your turn:
Chefs, sommeliers and professionals: This is your chance, sign up as a team and convince our jury of your Amuse and combination with the Gramona Imperial Brut.
CALENDAR
28 JULY - 21 SEPTEMBER
Registration for the Amuse Contest
Sign up by the 21 of september for the seventh Netherlands Amuse Contest.
We will then send you a bottle of Gramona Imperial and a StandArt Gabriel Glass to inspire your Amuse.
2 AUGUST - 4 OCTOBER
Create the perfect Amuse Bouche
Get creative and create an Amuse that is a perfect match for Gramona Imperial. To participate, you must upload all the required information about your creation by the 4th of October (details will follow via e-mail).
6 OCTOBER - 15 OCTOBER
Public Online-Voting
The public online voting will take place from the 6 October until the 15 October. Share your Amuse in your community and collect votings. The Amuse with the highest number of votes is automatically qualified for the grand final.
16 OCTOBER
Announcement of the Public Online Voting’s winner
We will publish the winner of the public online voting the 16 October.
16 OCTOBER
Jury chooses the Top 7
The top-class jury evaluates different factors of the submitted Amuse creations. The seven participants with the highest jury points will move on to the grand final of the seventh Netherlands Amuse Contest.
The evaluation criteria are:
The look and taste, creativity, and originality, whether the theme was fulfilled and whether the amuse pairs well with Gramona Imperial according to the description.
9 NOVEMBER
Grand Final
On Monday, 9 of November the Grand Final of the Amuse Contest will take place in Zwolle. The top 7 as well as the public online voting’s winner will create their Amuse live on site and present them to the jury. The winner will be announced that same day.
About theORGANIZERS
Gramona is a family-owned winery in the Penedès region of Spain, internationally recognized for its long-aged Corpinnat sparkling wines and distinctive still wines. Committed to biodynamic viticulture and sustainable farming, the estate combines tradition, innovation, and meticulous craftsmanship. With over 140 years of history, Gramona is celebrated for producing wines of exceptional elegance, depth, and longevity.
A family business and the specialized wine importer for the Dutch gastronomy.
Wijnimport J. Bart has been importing wines and distillates from all over the world since 1964. They mainly work with quality-conscious, often smaller producers with whom we have often been doing business for decades. The current range consists of more than 800 wines from approximately 225 different winemakers from 17 countries.
Gabriel-Glas is a premium Austrian wine glass brand renowned for its elegant, universal glass design. Crafted from high-quality lead-free crystal, its glasses are engineered to enhance the aromas and flavors of all wine styles. Combining professional performance with timeless aesthetics, Gabriel-Glas has become a favorite among sommeliers, wineries, and wine enthusiasts worldwide.
PRIZES
1st
An all-inclusive trip to Barcelona for two people for two nights including flights, transport and accommodation.
A dinner for 2 people at *** Michelin-Star restaurant Disfrutar in Barcelona. (Voted Best Restaurant in the World in 2024)
A visit to Gramona with a unique ‘Library tasting’
50% discount on the Gramona ‘Imperial’ Corpinnat Brut until 31-12-2026
4 Gabriel Gold glasses
1 bottle Gramona Imperial Magnum
* The first prize winner must poor the Gramona ‘Imperial’ Corpinnat Brut by the glass until 31-12-2026.
2nd
A visit to Gramona and an overnight stay in Barcelona for 2 people including flights, transport and accommodation.
50% discount on the Gramona ‘Imperial’ Corpinnat Brut until 31-12-2026
4 Gabriel Gold Glasses
1 bottle Gramona Imperial Magnum
* The second prize winner must pour the Gramona ‘Imperial’ Corpinnat Brut by the glass for a minimum of four weeks in the year 2026.
3rd
Dinner for 2 people at a Michelin-starred restaurant in the Netherlands, paired with Gramona wines.
25% discount on the Gramona ‘Imperial’ Corpinnat Brut until 31-12-2026
4 Gabriel Gold glasses
1 bottle Gramona Imperial Magnum
4th to 8th
1 bottle Gramona Imperial Magnum
JURY 2026
Jan van Lissum
- President of the judge panel Gramona Amuse at all the 6 previous Gramona Amuse competitions
- Owner and chief editor of the wine platform Proefschrift
- Owner and organizer the Wine Professional Fair
- Chief taster of the oldes wine concours in The Netherlands
Ronnie Brouwer
- SVH Wine Master
- Sommelier of the Year Award by Gault&Millau
- Maître Restaurant de Kromme Dissel*
Rodrigo Briseño
- Originally from Mexico City
- Since 2018 he has been part of the Disfrutar*** team of sommeliers and is since 2020 Head Sommelier.
- Known for his bold yet well-considered pairings, often with sparkling wines, which he regards as essential
Leo Gramona
- Owner of Gramona
To be confirmed
INSPIRATION FROM PREVIOUS COMPETITIONS
THE PREVIOUS WINNERS
2016 Fresh Food Friends, Rotterdam
2017 Restaurant Vinkles**, Amsterdam
2018 Bridges, Amsterdam
2019 Restaurant Basiliek*, Harderwijk
2022 New York Basement, Rotterdam
2024 Bistro Two, Roermond
