Extra Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1–3 years of release to preserve its fresh, vibrant character.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
fresh oysters, sushi, lightly fried seafood
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the cool-climate vineyards of the Aconcagua region, specifically the pioneering Casablanca Valley, Morandé's Extra Brut is a testament to the visionary spirit of founder Pablo Morandé. In the early 1980s, Morandé defied conventional wisdom by planting vines in this coastal valley, forever changing the landscape of Chilean viticulture. Benefiting from the cooling influence of the Humboldt Current and morning fogs rolling in from the Pacific Ocean, the grapes ripen slowly, retaining the vibrant acidity essential for premium sparkling wine. This Extra Brut style highlights the pristine purity of the coastal terroir, combining mineral tension with delicate fruit notes and a refined, persistent effervescence that reflects the estate's mastery of cool-climate winemaking.
🍾 About the Producer
Viña Morandé was founded in 1996 by visionary winemaker Pablo Morandé, widely celebrated as the viticultural pioneer who introduced commercial vine plantings to the cool, maritime-influenced Casablanca Valley. Now operating under the Morandé Wine Group umbrella with historical headquarters and cellars centered in Pelequén, the estate farms extensively across prime Chilean macro-terroirs ranging from coastal Casablanca and Limarí to the granitic dry-farmed Secano Interior of Maule and Itata. Under the cellar direction of Ricardo Baettig alongside Pablo Morandé, the winery is renowned for innovative technical methods, including early adoption of high-density plantings, concrete eggs, and traditional untoasted foudres. Across whites and sparkling expressions, the house crafts crisp coastal whites and classical cuvées alongside boundary-pushing benchmark bottlings such as Edición Limitada Black Chardonnay, Bestiario, and the noble rot dessert wine Edición Limitada Golden Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, marrying varietal freshness with textural complexity.
🍇 Grapes
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir