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White grape

Xarel·lo

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A Catalan white grape important in Cava and in structured still whites from Penedès.

Aromatic palette

Herbs

orchard fruit · herbal notes

Read the structure.

acidityFreshness can support ageing
tanninMinimal without skin contact
bodyMedium to full
alcoholVaries with ripeness and wine style

What could you confuse it with?

Not Macabeo or Parellada; Xarel·lo Rosado is not globally aliased here.

Origins & family

Regional roots

Catalonia, especially Penedès; a traditional grape of Cava and other local sparkling wines.

In the vineyard

Adapted to the Penedès; vineyard position and harvest decisions matter.

Regional expressions

Spain

Penedès

Structured still whites.

Structure

Medium to full; freshness can support ageing.

At the table

Serve whites chilled without masking aroma; give richer wines a little more warmth.

Explore Penedès
Spain

Cava

Structure and freshness in traditional blends.

Structure

Medium to full; freshness can support ageing.

At the table

Serve whites chilled without masking aroma; give richer wines a little more warmth.

Explore Cava

Cellar & service

Winemaking & development

Blending, lees and wood can build texture; its role is not limited to sparkling wine.

Service & ageing

Serve whites chilled without masking aroma; give richer wines a little more warmth.

Pairing logic

Fresh dry styles can suit seafood or vegetables; richer whites suit fuller sauces. Confirm sweetness.