2023 Entre Vinyes 'Oniric' Xarel-lo Blanc, Penedes, Spain
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Xarel-lo
An organic project from Maria Barrena and her husband, Josep, a third generation grower in the Penedès. The family vineyards were planted about 60 years ago in the Baix Penedès area, close to the Mediterranean sea and adjacent or inside the national park. There are 25 hectares of vineyards of Xarel.lo, Macabeu, Parellada and Chardonnay planted between 300 and 350 meters altitude. The old vines are surrounded by rich biodiversity, encouraging natural balance to be found in both the vineyards and the wine.
Hand harvested grapes go direct to press with only the first fraction of the lightly pressing used. Spontaneous fermentation with natural yeast - no filtration and minimum dose of sulfur. It's very, very easy to like. Mineral and textured with a fair whack of stone fruit and a round body, but also plenty of tension and crispness.