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.

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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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.
What does Xarel·lo taste like?: Expect lemon pith, green apple, smoke, saline. Closest familiar reference: a textured, unoaked white Burgundy or a serious Chardonnay.

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