A WHITE GRAPE
Parellada
What Parellada tastes like
Parellada is a white grape that appears in 6 of the appellations in our table. Where it is grown at its best known, the style is described this way: traditional method. More textural depth than Prosecco. Gran Reserva = serious aging.
Where Parellada grows
Our appellations table names Parellada in 6 wine regions. The ones with the most wines in our database are Penedès (Spain), Cava (Spain), Catalonia (Spain), Corpinnat (Spain), Conca del Riu Anoia (Spain) and DO Penedès (Spain).
How the place changes the glass
- Penedès (Spain): Traditional method. More textural depth than Prosecco. Gran Reserva = serious aging. Climate: mediterranean.
- Cava (Spain): Crisp, fruit-forward traditional-method sparkling wine with fine bubbles, offering excellent value and food-friendliness. Climate: warm Mediterranean, cooler at altitude.
- Catalonia (Spain): Diverse portfolio: elegant dry whites, full-bodied reds, world-class Cavas, and fortified wines. Climate: mediterranean with Atlantic influence in north; warm and dry summers.
- Corpinnat (Spain): Fresh, complex sparkling wine emphasizing local varietals and extended aging over Cava's speed-to-market. Climate: mediterranean, warm but moderated by altitude.
What to eat with Parellada
- In Penedès: Tapas, jamón, fried seafood, celebrations.
- In Cava: tapas with olives, oysters, asparagus, goat cheese, fried food, jamón.
- In Catalonia: Tapas, paella, seafood, jamón ibérico, grilled vegetables.
Parellada in our cellar
The appellations above account for about 491 Parellada wines in the Sommurai database, which is how we know which regions pour it most.
Grapes to try next
If you like Parellada, these white grapes are worth a glass: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chenin Blanc and Albarino.
Quick answers
Where is Parellada grown?
Our appellations table names Parellada in 6 wine regions, including Penedès (Spain), Cava (Spain), Catalonia (Spain), Corpinnat (Spain) and Conca del Riu Anoia (Spain).
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