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GR5 Senders Xarel-lo

Vins El Cep

Penedès · Spain

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Xarel-lo
Country
Spain
Region
Penedès
Appellation
Penedès
Body
light
Acidity
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

seafood · citrus salad · grilled fish · white meat

Rated vintages

  • 201688 pts

    Apple and pear aromas are clean as a whistle. This is varietal Xarello, a key grape in Cava production. It is citrusy and minerally in feel, with lemon, tangerine and stony flavors mixed with a touch of yeast. A tight, exact finish is juicy and stony.

  • 201583 pts

    Melon, pear and a strange note of mustard make for a challenging nose. This varietal Xarel-lo is drawing and lacking in body and structure. Mustard-like flavors follow the nose, while strong, musky flavors of field greens and mustard seed carry the finish.