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Chardonnay - Xarel-lo is a white blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Catalonia, Spain.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for creamy mango, tart green apple, lime-cordial, grilled nuts and wet stones.
The regions that matter for it are Catalonia and Penedes.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, high vigour and a preference for temperate.
It blends readily with None specified.
Watch for the synonyms: Xarello and Xarel·lo.
At the table it suits fish cooked in creamy sauce, roasted pork belly and traditional clam chowder.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Fish cooked in creamy sauce
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Roasted pork belly
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Traditional clam chowder
Also labelled.
Xarello, Xarel·lo.
Bottles to look for.
- AA Alta Alella Mirgin 'Exeo' Evolucio + Gran Reserva Brut Nature, Catalonia, Spain
- AA Alta Alella Mirgin 'Exeo' Vallcirera Paraje de Calificado Brut Nature Cava, Catalonia, Spain
- AA Alta Alella Mirgin 'Opus' Vallcirera Paraje Calificado Brut Nature Cava, Catalonia, Spain
- Alsina & Sarda Cromatic Chardonnay - Xarel-lo, Penedes, Spain
- Alsina & Sarda Gran Reserva Especial Brut Nature Cava, Catalonia, Spain
- Can Bas La Romana, Penedes, Spain
- Can Rafols dels Caus Gran Caus Blanco, Penedes, Spain
- Can Valles XaXaXa, Penedes, Spain
Chardonnay - Xarel-lo: common questions
01.What does Chardonnay - Xarel-lo taste like?+
Chardonnay - Xarel-lo tastes of creamy mango, tart green apple, lime-cordial, grilled nuts and wet stones. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Chardonnay - Xarel-lo from?+
Chardonnay - Xarel-lo originates in Catalonia, Spain.
03.Where is Chardonnay - Xarel-lo grown?+
The key regions for Chardonnay - Xarel-lo are Catalonia and Penedes.
04.What food pairs with Chardonnay - Xarel-lo?+
Pour it with fish cooked in creamy sauce, roasted pork belly and traditional clam chowder.
05.What else is Chardonnay - Xarel-lo called?+
Chardonnay - Xarel-lo is also labelled Xarello and Xarel·lo.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Spain.