Xarel·lo () is a white

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of Spanish origin specially grown in

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. With Macabeo and Parellada, Xarel·lo is one of the three traditional varieties used to make the

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cava. Spanish plantations stood at in 2008. Xarel·lo wine can be strongly flavored and is more

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than the other two cava grape varieties. While historically the grape was only produced as part of regional blend in Penedès and Cava, modern winemaking has evolved in the last 20 years to where it is being seen in the form of varietal wines. High-end Cavas have been produced which feature the grape prominently such as Gramona's Enoteca or then as 100% of the finished wine in: Sabaté i Coca's Reserva Familiar, Recaredo's Turó d'en Mota, and Mas del Serral from Raventos i Blanc.

Synonyms

Xarel·lo is also known by the following synonyms: Cartoixà, Cartuja, Pansa, Pansa Blanca, Pansal, Premsal Blanca, Xarelo Blanco, Xerello.

References

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