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Xarel-lo Vermell

Xarel-lo Vermell wine guide: what this red grape tastes like, where it comes from, the regions that grow it, and what to eat with it.

Colour
Red
Body
Light-medium
Origin
Spain
Top region
Penedes
2
Key regions
4
Pairings
4
Synonyms

Xarel-lo Vermell is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Catalonia, Spain.

Structurally it lands at light-medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.

Look for grapefruit, apple, pear, apricot, mint and earth.

The regions that matter for it are Penedes and Tarragona.

In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening.

Watch for the synonyms: Xarello Rosado, Pansa Roja, Pansa Rosada and Pansa Rosa.

At the table it suits seafood, white meats, salads and light pasta dishes.

The structure.

Body
Light-medium
Tannin
None
Acidity
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
grapefruitapplepearapricot
Aromas
mintearth
Styles
rosé

Where it grows.

Food pairings.

01 seafood
02 white meats
03 salads
04 light pasta dishes

Also labelled.

Xarello Rosado, Pansa Roja, Pansa Rosada, Pansa Rosa.

Bottles to look for.

  • Agusti Torello Mata XV Xarel-lo Vermell Rose, Penedes, Spain
  • Bertha 'Autora', Penedes, Spain
  • Bodegues Sumarroca 2 CV Xarel-lo Vermell, Penedes, Spain
  • Castell de Pujades Xarel-lo Vermell Rose, Penedes, Spain
  • Caves Nadal X Xarel-lo Vermell, Penedes, Spain
  • Celler Pallarades El Senyor Cartoixa Vermell, Tarragona, Spain
  • Cellers Avgvstvs Forvm Microvinificacions Xarel-lo Vermell, Penedes, Spain
  • Clos dels Guarans - Jordi Raventos 'El Guara', Penedes, Spain

Xarel-lo Vermell: common questions

01.
What does Xarel-lo Vermell taste like?
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Xarel-lo Vermell tastes of grapefruit, apple, pear, apricot, mint and earth. Structurally it lands at light-medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Xarel-lo Vermell from?
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Xarel-lo Vermell originates in Catalonia, Spain.
03.
Where is Xarel-lo Vermell grown?
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The key regions for Xarel-lo Vermell are Penedes and Tarragona.
04.
What food pairs with Xarel-lo Vermell?
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Pour it with seafood, white meats, salads and light pasta dishes.
05.
What else is Xarel-lo Vermell called?
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Xarel-lo Vermell is also labelled Xarello Rosado, Pansa Roja, Pansa Rosada and Pansa Rosa.

Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Spain.

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