Xarel-lo

**Xarel-lo** is a white grape from Catalonia in Spain, centred on the Penedès region, where it is also known as Pansa Blanca. It is one of the three classic grapes of traditional-method Cava and increasingly prized on its own. **In the glass** — it delivers more structure and character than many of its blending partners, with green apple, pear, fennel and a distinctive earthy, herbal note, plus firm acidity and a hint of grip. This backbone is what makes it valuable in sparkling blends. **Where it grows** — its home is Penedès and surrounding Catalan zones, where it anchors Cava alongside Macabeo and Parellada, and appears as a serious, sometimes oak-aged still white. Coastal Mediterranean conditions suit it well. **At the table** — pairs with seafood, cured ham, and grilled vegetables. **Cellaring** — fresh styles drink young, but its acidity and structure allow the best still and sparkling wines to age well for several years.

Wines

• 3 Kilos — Marques de Reinosa
• Brut — Peregrino de Sant Joan
• Brut — Gran Barón
• Brut — Puigesser
• Cava Brut — Marques de Montoya
• Cava Brut — Contevedo
• Cava Brut Reserva Organic — Campo Viejo
• Cava Imperial Reserva Extra Brut — Villa Conchi
• Cordon Negro Brut Gran Selección — Freixenet
• Dibon Cava Brut Seleccion — Bodegas Pinord
• Gessamí — Gramona
• Gran Tradicion Semi Seco — Berberana
• Microvinificacions Xarel·lo De Mar — Avgvstvs
• Miranius — Celler Credo
• Mirgin Brut Reserva — Art Laietà d'Alta Alella
• Mirgin Reserva Brut Nature — Alta Alella
• Reserva — Memoria
• Reserva de la Familia Brut Nature Gran Reserva — Juvé y Camps
• Xarel·lo del Massís Calcari — Lectores Vini
• Xitxarel·lo — Perelada