Pardas believes Xarel.lo is the most noble of the native Catalan white varieties. This cuvee, blended from two sites planted in 1965 and 1979, is rich with a vibrant acidity and fine toasty notes.
Catalunya
Penedès
Xarel.lo:
Mediterranean-maritime
Clay and limestone
Certified organic
200-300 metres
6-7 hours on skins, cool ferment in stainless steel
Part aged for 8 months in 500l new French oak, the rest in concrete eggs.