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Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 5 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: white blossom, lemon, green apple, fresh almond
Palate: citrus, creamy mousse, fine bead, clean herb finish
Indigenous-trio Extra Brut Corpinnat (under 6 g/L sugar) aged 24 months on lees from CCPAE-certified organic vineyards. Crisp white blossom, lemon and green apple with fresh almond on a clean palate.
What it pairs with
- Pa amb tomaquet Catalan tomato-bread aperitif; saline drive lifts olive oil and tomato.More wines for pasta, pizza and risotto →Find pa amb tomaquet on TableJourney →
- Patatas bravas Crisp acidity cuts spicy aioli; bubbles refresh between bites.More wines for vegetables and salads →Find patatas bravas on TableJourney →
- Grilled prawns Bright citrus and saline minerality match charcoal-grilled shellfish.More wines for prawns and shrimp →
- Goat cheese on toast Almond aromatics and bright acidity partner soft goat's milk.More wines for lamb →
With cheese
History
Extra Brut is Viader's volume tier, with slightly higher dosage than the Brut Nature flagship. 24 months on lees from CCPAE-certified organic vineyards at the Can Rossell de la Llena farmhouse.
- 2012Viader Extra Brut launched as the volume tier
- 2025Joined Corpinnat with the rest of the Viader range
Facts
- Producer
- Celler Viader · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Xarel-lo (55%), Macabeo (30%), Parellada (15%)
- Classification
- Corpinnat
- Oak
- Stainless steel; minimum 24 months on lees in bottle
- ABV
- 11.5%
- Price
- EUR 16 to 24 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-5 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 2012
- Organic
- CCPAE
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Viader Extra Brut
What does Viader Extra Brut taste like?
White blossom, lemon, green apple and fresh almond on the nose; citrus, creamy mousse, fine bead and a clean herb finish on the palate. Light-bodied with high acidity and a medium clean finish.
When should I drink Viader Extra Brut?
Drink within 0 to 5 years of disgorgement. Built for freshness; serve well chilled at 6 to 8 degrees Celsius.
What grapes are in Viader Extra Brut?
The three indigenous Cava varieties from CCPAE-certified organic vineyards: 55 percent Xarel-lo, 30 percent Macabeo and 15 percent Parellada. Extra Brut aged 24 months on lees.
What food pairs with Viader Extra Brut?
Pa amb tomaquet, patatas bravas, grilled prawns and goat cheese on toast. The Extra Brut dry edge handles the Catalan tapas repertoire cleanly.
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