Underdog Grape · Spain

Xarel·lo

There is a serious white hiding inside your Cava. Poured still, Xarel·lo gives you the weight, texture, and aging you look for in white Burgundy, at a fraction of the price.

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
Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Penedès, Catalonia, Spain

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