| Xarel·lo | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
 Xarel·lo grapes | |
| Color of berry skin | White |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | See list of synonyms |
| Origin | Spain |
| Notable regions | Catalonia |
| Notable wines | Cava |
| Formation of seeds | Complete |
| Sex of flowers | Hermaphrodite |
| VIVC number | 13270 |
Xarel·lo (Catalan pronunciation:[ʃəˈɾɛlːu]) is a whitegrape variety ofSpanish origin specially grown inCatalonia.[1]
WithMacabeo andParellada, Xarel·lo is one of the three traditional varieties used to make thesparkling winecava. Spanish plantations stood at 8,043 hectares (19,870 acres) in 2008. Xarel·lo wine can be strongly flavored and is morearomatic than the other two cava grape varieties.[2]
While historically the grape was only produced as part of regional blend in Penedès and Cava, modern winemaking has evolved in the last 20 years to where it is being seen in the form of varietal wines. High-end Cavas have been produced which feature the grape prominently such as Gramona's Enoteca or then as 100% of the finished wine in: Sabaté i Coca's Reserva Familiar, Recaredo's Turó d'en Mota,[3] and Mas del Serral from Raventos i Blanc.
Xarel·lo is also known by the following synonyms: Cartoixà, Cartuja, Pansa, Pansa Blanca, Pansal, Premsal Blanca, Xarelo Blanco, Xerello.[4]
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