Extra Brut (2022) - Intipalka

An interesting fun fact about the Intipalka Extra Brut wine is that it comes from one of the highest wine regions in the world, in Peru, where the unique climatic conditions help to create wines with distinctive characteristics. What is more, Peru is indeed considered the first wine region of South America, with a tradition dating back to colonial times, when the Spanish conquistadors began to grow the vine.

The appellation: Vino de la Tierra Peruana

Vino de la Tierra Peruana is a wine classification that celebrates the growing winemaking tradition of Peru, a country known for its extraordinary biodiversity and its unique terroirs. This designation sits between the "Geographical Indication" and "Denomination of Origin" levels and allows producers to express the quality and character of Peruvian wines with greater freedom than under more restrictive regulations.

What to eat with Extra Brut

Who makes it: Intipalka

Founded in the early 2000s, Intipalka is a Peruvian winery that set itself the goal of making high-quality wines able to compete with the most prestigious labels internationally. In the Ica region, the estate covers more than 800 hectares, combining tradition and innovation in its winemaking. In 2002 the winery underwent a complete overhaul, acquiring new vineyards and importing French varieties to enrich its winegrowing heritage. This process brought a marked improvement in the quality of the wines, which today are appreciated both at home and abroad.

The vine of Extra Brut

Chardonnay

Chardonnay is one of the most widely planted and prestigious white grape varieties in the world, originally from Burgundy, in France. Thanks to its great adaptability to different climates and soils, Chardonnay is grown in many wine regions, expressing unique characteristics according to the terroir and the winemaking style.

Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir is one of the most fascinating and noble black grape varieties in the world. Famous for its elegance and complexity, this variety is at the heart of some of the most prestigious wines on the globe, particularly the wines of Burgundy and Champagne AOC. Its versatility and its ability to reflect the terroir make it one of the varieties most loved by winemakers and wine lovers alike.

Extra Brut: the Ica Valley area

Climate: Desert

Altitude: Low to mid altitude (200–500 m above sea level)

Soil: Alluvial / Morainic

Geographical setting: Valley

Profile of Extra Brut

Primary aromas: Citrus, White flowers

Secondary aromas: Yeast, Toasted bread

Tertiary aromas: Hazelnut

Tasting notes: A lively sparkling wine with notes of fresh fruit and citrus, accompanied by a pleasant minerality.