🍷 Extra brut
A very dry sparkling wine with almost no sweetness.
Extra brut is a very dry sparkling wine with almost no perceptible sweetness. Under EU rules it has 0 to 6 grams of sugar per litre. That is drier than brut, which allows up to 12 g/l, but slightly softer than brut nature, with no more than 3 g/l.
The sweetness of sparkling wine is set by the dosage, a small amount of liqueur added after the yeast sediment is removed. Extra brut gets little or no dosage. The taste is therefore clean and fresh, with bright acidity and a clear sense of grape and place.
The term appears on Champagne, Cava, Italian sparkling wines such as Franciacorta, and Crémant. That is why it is known in France, Spain and Italy. Extra brut suits people who like a dry taste, and it pairs well with oysters, fish and seafood.
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- Part of
- 🍷 Dosage
- Where it is made
- 🗺️ French wine, 🗺️ Spanish wine, 🗺️ Italian wine
- Similar and different
- 🍷 Brut nature, 🍷 Brut
Frequently asked questions
How much sugar is in extra brut?
From 0 to 6 grams per litre under EU rules. Sweetness is barely noticeable.
Which is drier, brut or extra brut?
Extra brut is drier, since brut allows up to 12 g/l. Only brut nature, up to 3 g/l, is drier still.
What food goes with extra brut?
Oysters, fish, seafood and light snacks. Its dry taste sets off salty food.
Similar
🍷 Brut nature · 🍷 Brut · 🍷 Extra dry · 🍷 Demi-sec · 🍷 Doux · 🍷 Sec
⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.
Sources
- Wikipedia (en)
- EU Delegated Regulation 2019/33 (labelling, sugar terms)
- Encyclopaedia Britannica: Wine
- Comité Champagne