A WHITE GRAPE
Xarel Lo
What Xarel Lo tastes like
Xarel Lo is a white grape that appears in 7 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 Xarel Lo grows
Our appellations table names Xarel Lo in 7 wine regions. The ones with the most wines in our database are Penedès (Spain), Cava (Spain), Corpinnat (Spain), Conca del Riu Anoia (Spain), DO Penedès (Spain), Penedès Xarel·lo (Spain) and Alella (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.
- 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.
- Conca del Riu Anoia (Spain): Versatile, food-friendly wines ranging from crisp whites to structured reds. Climate: warm Mediterranean.
What to eat with Xarel Lo
- In Penedès: Tapas, jamón, fried seafood, celebrations.
- In Cava: tapas with olives, oysters, asparagus, goat cheese, fried food, jamón.
- In Corpinnat: seafood, tapas, aged cheese, cured ham, light pasta.
Xarel Lo in our cellar
The appellations above account for about 439 Xarel Lo wines in the Sommurai database, which is how we know which regions pour it most.
Grapes to try next
If you like Xarel Lo, these white grapes are worth a glass: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chenin Blanc and Albarino.
Quick answers
Where is Xarel Lo grown?
Our appellations table names Xarel Lo in 7 wine regions, including Penedès (Spain), Cava (Spain), Corpinnat (Spain), Conca del Riu Anoia (Spain) and DO Penedès (Spain).
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