Awards
Wine of the Year 2023 · bronze (Estonian Sommelier Association); Gold medal at International Organic Wine Awards 2021 for Codorniu Extra Brut Organic
Identity
| Producer | Codorniu, S.A. |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | organic |
| Grapes | Macabeo, Xarel·lo, Parellada |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | brut nature |
Tasting
| Color Desc | light straw yellow |
| Aroma | Delicate, remarkably fruity and very fresh aroma with notes of green apple (Granny Smith), lemon peel, and floral hints like lemon verbena, with sweet almond notes. |
| Palate | Balanced, fresh, creamy texture with a prolonged and elegant finish, showing freshness, fruitiness, and minerality. |
| Finish | Prolonged, elegant, fresh, and creamy finish with balanced acidity and fruity notes. |
| Food Pairing | Ideal with healthy cooking without many spices, wok-sautéed dishes, papillotes, baked vegetables, grilled or steamed fish, white meats, and soft healthy foods. |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| ABV % | 11.5 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 0.90 |
| Aging Process | First fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness and varietal aromas. Second fermentation in bottle by traditional method with a minimum of 9 months aging. |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks |
Terroir
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Organic grapes are picked on different days than the rest of the harvest to avoid contact with other grape production. |
Interesting facts
| Codorniu produced the first-ever bottle of Cava in 1872 and is Spain's longest-standing producer of wine and cava with over 460 harvests. The organic grapes are harvested separately to avoid contamination. The winery in Sant Sadurní d’Anoia is a National Historic-Artistic Monument. |