white grape
Xarel·lo
Warm, dry Penedès hills with cool Mediterranean influence.
Known as: Xarello, Pansa Blanca
Xarel·lo is the backbone grape of Cava, the Catalan sparkling wine, prized for its acidity, ripeness and ability to age on the lees.
It also makes superb still whites — citrus, orchard fruit and a distinctive herbal, sea-salt freshness from the Penedès hills.
For the buyer, Xarel·lo is the aromatic core of quality Cava and a rising star in still Spanish whites.
Flavour & Aroma Profile
Aroma
citrusorchard fruitfresh herbssea air
Flavour
lemongreen applewhite peachherbalbitter almond
Food Pairing
- · seafood paella
- · grilled fish
- · romesco sauce
- · soft cheese
Notable Xarel·lo Wines
All wines →Curated top picks first, then other wines made from Xarel·lo.