Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 5 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs5 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

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 Find pa amb tomaquet on TableJourney →
    Catalan tomato-bread aperitif; saline drive lifts olive oil and tomato.
  • Patatas bravas Find patatas bravas on TableJourney →
    Crisp acidity cuts spicy aioli; bubbles refresh between bites.
  • Grilled prawns
    Bright citrus and saline minerality match charcoal-grilled shellfish.
  • Goat cheese on toast
    Almond aromatics and bright acidity partner soft goat's milk.

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.

  1. 2012: Viader Extra Brut launched as the volume tier
  2. 2025: Joined 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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