Essential Xarel-lo is the beginning of a love story for the most characteristic variety of the Penedès. A song interpreted by a single voice, vibrant and silky at the same time. Unfussy and chic, it's the way to honor our roots.
The origin: Essential Xarel-lo is a tribute to the most characteristic grape variety of the Penedès, it is the very essence of our DNA: it brings together our passion for viticulture, which we have carried in our veins since 1796, and romance. we have with the xarel-lo, a grape that is so close to our hearts. To make it, we select the freshest xarel-lo grapes that will go into the composition of this sparkling wine in our Espiells and Can Rius estates, as well as in plots that we select from our winegrowers, people who, like us, have been tied to the land for decades. With this xarel-lo, we demonstrate the value of our wine heritage in the Penedès with a wine that lives up to its name: sincere, honest and accessible.
The wine: The xarel-lo is fermented in stainless steel tanks and, after the malolactic fermentation, it is assembled looking for the base wines that best express the freshness and liveliness that we always look for in this sparkling wine. Balance and elegance are, as always, key. After the second fermentation in the bottle, it's time to age to get that refreshing fullness that shows xarel-lo's best smile. To do this, you need at least. 24 months of rest, silence and calm in our cellars. So, yes, it's time to uncork it and turn the informal into the unforgettable.
Aromas and flavors: With fine and tireless bubbles, it's a cascade of wild aromas, fennel, rosemary, thyme... a real walk in the forest with notes of white fruits and touches of toasted bread that color this Mediterranean palette. Creamy and sweet, lively and restless on the palate, it is fresh, seductively balanced and charmingly simple.
Xarel-lo Experiences: A great evening and celebratory drink, Essential Xarel-lo is also the chic complement to a casual get-together, weekend breakfast, or picnic by the beach when the sun begins to set. Dare to combine it with a Poke bowl with Scottish salmon, roast beef brioche with apples, basmati rice with seasonal vegetables and raisins.
Technical Data
Alcoholic strength: 12%.
TA (tartaric): 5,8 g/l.
Residual sugar: 9,7 g/l.