# EXSUM Corpinnat Brut Nature (2021)

- **Producer:** Caves Júlia Bernet S.C.P.
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Xarel-lo, Chardonnay
- **Region:** Catalonia, Spain
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €28
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** citrus, green fruit, pastry, brioche, toasted bread, biscuit, hazelnut, almond

## 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.

## Interesting facts

- Corpinnat wines are made by producers who left the DO Cava to focus on quality and organic practices.
- Grapes are sourced from vineyards on the slopes of the Ordal mountain.
- This wine undergoes a minimum of 36 months aging in the bottle before disgorgement.
- It is made using indigenous yeasts for fermentation.

## Food pairing

The Brut Nature style, with its dryness and fine bubbles, makes it an excellent aperitif. Its medium body and subtle complexity allow it to pair well with delicate seafood and poultry dishes. The wine's acidity can cut through richer sauces, while its inherent minerality complements the brininess of shellfish.

## 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.