El Xitxarel·lo 2023

VARIETY

The Xitxarel·lo is a white wine elaborated with the native variety of the Penedés par excellence: the xarel·lo. A very beloved variety, resistant to drying and heat, which has managed to overcome the passage of time and become the essence of the territory. The diverse climate of Penedés and the contrast between maximum and minimum temperatures allow this variety to reach unique levels of excellence.

The Xitxarel·lo was born on the estate of Mas Cortei, located 340m above sea level in the municipality of La Granada, in the middle of the Alt Penedés. The vines were planted by former landlords during the 50's, and are an example of the good adaptation of the Xarel·lo in the region. The stumps, devastated in a clay and sandy terrain, have a great capacity of accumulation of water thanks to the riera that borders the vineyard. 

PROCESS

The Xarel·lo vineyards, over 50 years old, are harvested manually. Subsequently, cold maceration is done to preserve the aromatic potential and nuances of the xarel·lo. Obtained from the wort flower thanks to a soft pressing with the pneumatic press and later the defangado. From here, 20 days of fermentation in stainless steel tanks, ferment the wine at a temperature of 16 degrees; And 5 weeks of batonnatge where the mothers are periodically sacrose with the wine thus allowing the acquisition of structure and density in the mouth. To remove the debris from the wine removal it is clarified and filtered. Finally, the wine rests for some time in stainless steel tanks until bottling.

TASTING NOTE

Pale yellow color with greenish reflections, clean and bright. First we notice aromas where the white fruit is ripe, dominated by a citrus and floral background with subtle touches of fennel and jasmine. In the mouth has a good attack, fresh and mineral with a silky step. Posgusto with an acidity accompanied by fruity and creamy touches that give it a good volume and density characteristic of the xarel·lo with a long and pleasant finish.

PAIRING

We recommend with seafood and fish dishes, pasta salads, sushi, rice, risottos and also white meats.