COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Xarel-lo, Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Caves Júlia Bernet S.C.P.
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
EXSUM Corpinnat Brut Nature is a white sparkling wine from Caves Júlia Bernet S.C.P., produced under the Corpinnat designation in the Penedès region of Catalonia, Spain. Corpinnat is a collective of producers committed to high-quality, organic sparkling wines, emphasizing terroir, native grape varieties, and extended aging. The grapes for this wine are sourced from the 'La Fuente' and 'Feixes de la Font' vineyards, located on the slopes of the Ordal mountain at elevations of 300-500 meters. The producer, Xavier Bernet, follows a 'Closed Circle' philosophy, managing the entire winemaking process from vineyard to bottle. This wine is a testament to the producer's dedication to sustainable viticulture and traditional winemaking methods.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Corpinnat wines are made by producers who left the DO Cava to focus on quality and organic practices.
Fact 02
Grapes are sourced from vineyards on the slopes of the Ordal mountain.
Fact 03
This wine undergoes a minimum of 36 months aging in the bottle before disgorgement.
Fact 04
It is made using indigenous yeasts for fermentation.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
EXSUM Corpinnat Brut Nature is produced using the traditional method, with a minimum of 36 months of aging in the bottle before disgorgement. The initial fermentation lasts about 25 days, followed by six months on lees. Indigenous yeasts are utilized for fermentation. The grapes are hand-harvested from organically certified vineyards. As a Brut Nature, no dosage is added, resulting in the driest style of sparkling wine. The producer, Caves Júlia Bernet, emphasizes a 'Closed Circle' approach, managing all aspects of production from vineyard to bottle, with a focus on ecological farming and terroir expression.
