Maria Montserrat Vallverdú Maduell, from the Catalan region of Penedès, invites you to try this unique regional varietal, Xarel.lo. This Xarel.lo is a wonderful introduction to the white wines of northwest Spain, where summer never ends!
D.O. Penedès
Type of Wine: White Wine
Appellation of Origin: D.O. Penedès
Winery: Castell D’Or, Villafranca
Varietal: 100% Xarel.lo. Vines are between 30-40 years old.
Terrain: A warm, mild, coastal climate combined with a sandy, permeable soil and plenty of rainfall (36 inches), make this a perfect region for growing white wine varietals. Xarel.lo, not that well known to the American consumer, is better recognized as one of the three varietals that make up the region’s leading product, Cava.
Harvest: Hand picked and selected twice: initially in the vineyard, with a second selection on receipt at the winery.
Ageing: Fermented on the lees in stainless steel.
Bottling: Bottled on the property.
Serving Temperature: Between 41º and 55º F
Alcohol Content: 11.5%
Appellation of Origin: D.O. Penedès
Winery: Castell D’Or, Villafranca
Varietal: 100% Xarel.lo. Vines are between 30-40 years old.
Terrain: A warm, mild, coastal climate combined with a sandy, permeable soil and plenty of rainfall (36 inches), make this a perfect region for growing white wine varietals. Xarel.lo, not that well known to the American consumer, is better recognized as one of the three varietals that make up the region’s leading product, Cava.
Harvest: Hand picked and selected twice: initially in the vineyard, with a second selection on receipt at the winery.
Ageing: Fermented on the lees in stainless steel.
Bottling: Bottled on the property.
Serving Temperature: Between 41º and 55º F
Alcohol Content: 11.5%
About the producer
Maria Montserrat Vallverdú Maduell, from the Catalan region of Penedès, invites you to try this unique regional varietal, Xarel.lo. This Xarel.lo is a wonderful introduction to the white wines of northwest Spain, where summer never ends!
Tasting notes
Color: Pale straw.
Nose: Notes of pineapple, lime, and grapefruit.
Palate: It will impress you with it’s bright tropical fruit flavours; This is a refreshing, lively wine with plenty of acidity;.
Nose: Notes of pineapple, lime, and grapefruit.
Palate: It will impress you with it’s bright tropical fruit flavours; This is a refreshing, lively wine with plenty of acidity;.
Format: 750ml (case of 12 bottles)
SRP: $9.99
SRP: $9.99
Categories: D.O. Penedes, White wines, Xarel.lo