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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Xarel-lo is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Catalonia, Spain.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for lime, stone fruit, vegetal notes, lime-cordial and lime-blossom.
The regions that matter for it are Catalonia and Penedes.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, average vigour and a preference for adaptable to various climates.
Watch for the synonyms: Pansa Blanca and Xarello.
At the table it suits snails with garlic butter, parmesan-gratinated scallops and vietnamese summer rolls with prawn.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Snails with Garlic Butter
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Parmesan-gratinated Scallops
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Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Prawn
Also labelled.
Pansa Blanca, Xarello.
Bottles to look for.
- AA Alta Alella Etiris PB Pansa Blanca, Alella, Spain
- Albet i Noya El Fanio, Penedes, Spain
- Alemany i Corrio 'Principia Mathematica', Penedes, Spain
- Amos Baneres 'Vinya Oculta', Penedes, Spain
- Bufadors 'Vinya del Rascara' Xarel-lo Brut Nature, Catalonia, Spain
- Celler Credo 'Aloers' Xarel-lo, Penedes, Spain
- Celler Credo 'Mirabelles' Xarel-lo, Penedes, Spain
- Celler Credo 'Miranius' Xarel-lo, Penedes, Spain
Xarel-lo: common questions
01.What does Xarel-lo taste like?+
Xarel-lo tastes of lime, stone fruit, vegetal notes, lime-cordial and lime-blossom. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Xarel-lo from?+
Xarel-lo originates in Catalonia, Spain.
03.Where is Xarel-lo grown?+
The key regions for Xarel-lo are Catalonia and Penedes.
04.What food pairs with Xarel-lo?+
Pour it with snails with garlic butter, parmesan-gratinated scallops and vietnamese summer rolls with prawn.
05.What else is Xarel-lo called?+
Xarel-lo is also labelled Pansa Blanca and Xarello.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Spain.