Extra Codorniu Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Assorted traditional Spanish tapas, fresh seafood platters, and cured meats such as Jamón Ibérico.
✨ Technical Specifications
Codorniu stands as a titan of Spanish winemaking history, with roots tracing back to 1551. In 1872, Josep Raventós made history by crafting Spain's very first sparkling wine using the traditional method in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, laying the foundation for the Cava DO. The Extra Codorniu Brut is a vibrant tribute to this legacy, showcasing the classic Catalan trilogy of grapes: Macabeo, which brings sweet citrus and freshness; Xarel·lo, providing structure and acidity; and Parellada, contributing delicate floral aromas. Grown in the sun-drenched, Mediterranean-influenced vineyards of the Penedès, the grapes undergo secondary fermentation in the bottle and age on their lees in the labyrinthine underground cellars of Codorníu. This process infuses the wine with fine, persistent bubbles and a subtle touch of toasted brioche alongside its bright green apple and citrus core.
🍾 About the Producer
With winemaking roots dating back to 1551, Codorníu is Spain's oldest family-owned enterprise and a founding pillar of the Cava denomination. Located in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia in the heart of Catalonia's Penedès region, the house made viticultural history in 1872 when Josep Raventós Fatjó crafted Spain's very first traditional-method sparkling wine. Operating from historic modernist cellars designated as a National Historic-Artistic Monument, Codorníu marries centuries-old tradition with continuous innovation, having pioneered the integration of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir alongside indigenous Macabeo, Xarel·lo, and Parellada grapes. Renowned worldwide for signature labels like Anna de Codorníu and the prestigious Ars Collecta collection, the estate remains committed to producing elegant, terroir-driven sparkling wines that reflect the rich diversity of northeastern Spain.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir