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Xarel-lo

Xarel-lo is a Spanish grape hailing from the Northern region of Catalonia. Its most common use is in the production of the famous Cava sparkling wine blend. However, it can also produce extremely fine dry white wines with a bracing acidity, which makes Xarel-lo a great match with both cheeses and seafood.

General Characteristics

Colour: White

Dryness: Dry

Tannin: Low

Body: Light

Acidity: High

ABV: Medium: 11.5-13.5%

Flavours: Nectarine Peach White Peach Grapefruit Lemon Lime Cardamom Clove Ginger Almond Marzipan Blossom Elderflower White Flower Apricot Wet Chalk Wet Stone Acacia Peony Chamomile Jasmine

Wines with this grape

Bocchoris, Cava Brut NV £15.00 QTY(0)

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Parés Baltà, Cava Brut NV £19.50 QTY(1)

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