Winemaker Notes
Young and fruity in conception, on the nose it is very perfumed, powerful, with hints of aromatic herbs such as green fennel.
Great prominence of fresh varietal fruit, green apple, pear and tropical pineapple, with notes of white flowers such as jasmine.
Final marked with a very pleasant vegetable touch, very fresh and with light mineral notes.
Ideal pairings include fresh cheeses, white fish and seafood, summer salads.
Primarily associated with the Penedès region of Spain, Xarel-lo plays an important role in most Cava blends along with Parellada and Macabeo. Prized for its high levels of acidity and polyphenols, Xarel-lo adds strength, body and a distinct greengage or earthy character to these blends. Somm Secret—Just a few miles northeast of Barcelona, Xarel-lo vineyards around the town of Alella produce highly regarded still wines with fresh lemon and stone fruit flavors.
A superior source of white grapes for the production of Spain’s prized sparkling wine, Cava, the Penedes region is part of Catalunya and sits just south of Barcelona. Medio Penedès is the most productive source of the Cava grapes, Macabeo, Xarel-lo, and Parellada. Penedes also grows Garnacha and Tempranillo (here called Ull de Llebre in Catalan), for high quality reds and rosès.