How do you pronounce Xarel·lo?

Xarel·lo is pronounced sha-REL-loh.

Where does Xarel·lo come from?

Xarel·lo grows in Penedès, Catalonia, Spain.

Expect lemon pith, green apple, smoke, saline. Closest familiar reference: a textured, unoaked white Burgundy or a serious Chardonnay.

If you usually drink Chardonnay, Xarel·lo is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Encruzado, Greco, Hárslevelű.

Tasting profile: Lemon pith and green apple over a smoky, saline core, held together by acidity sharp enough to make you sit up.
Where it grows: Penedès, Spain
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What wine is Xarel·lo similar to?: If you usually drink Chardonnay, Xarel·lo is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Encruzado, Greco, Hárslevelű.

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