Sweet white wine
Grape variety: 100% Xarel·lo
Method «appassimento»
29,95€ – 179,95€
Winemaking
A selective harvest is done of the best clusters of the old¬ vine Xarel·lo planted in 1974 in L’Avellà. The bunches are then transported to an ancient hay¬barn, where they are hung to dry for more than 4 months in the breeze until the desired level of sugar concentration is reached. After vinification the wine ages in French oak barrels for 9 months.
Tasting notes
Powerful bouquet of white flowers such as Spanish jasmine, apricot, quince preserves or membrillo, and marcona almonds. The mouthfeel is exceptionally rich while remaining elegant and finessed with a full spectrum of flavors ranging from dried stone fruits to fresh tropical papaya and guava accented by soft cream tinged with vanilla. The finish lingers on the palate with a persistence that is never cloying.
Food pairing
Foie gras, blue cheese, crema catalana, flan, dessert with sweet spices such as vanilla.
Awards
Advent Xarel·lo 2010: 93 Guía Peñín
Advent Xarel·lo 2009: 91 Guía Peñín
Advent Xarel·lo 2008: 93 Guía Peñín
Appellation | D.O. Penedés |
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Type of wine | Sweet |
Variety | 100% Xarel·lo |
Vineyard planting year | 1977 |
Alcoholic grade | 14% vol. |
Soil | Calcareous |
Serving temperature | 10 ºC – 12 ºC |
Bottle format | 01. Bottle 37,5 cl., 02. Case 6 bottles 37.5 cl. |
Wine | 2008 |