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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: yellow apple, fennel, lemon, wild herb
Palate: citrus, saline lift, fresh herb, fresh close
Mono-varietal Xarel-lo from organic Bolet at Castellvi de la Marca. Fresh, mineral-driven Penedes white.
What it pairs with
- Esqueixada salt cod salad Catalan raw-cured cod and Xarel-lo's saline-mineral drive lock together.More wines for cod →Find esqueixada salt cod salad on TableJourney →
- Grilled prawns Saline shellfish and citrus-driven Xarel-lo are a marine match.More wines for prawns and shrimp →
- Calcots with romesco Catalan spring onions and the wine's mineral lift balance romesco's nutty depth.More wines for vegetables and salads →Find calcots with romesco on TableJourney →
- Goat cheese ensalada Fresh goat cheese balances the wine's citrus drive.More wines for lamb →
With cheese
History
Mono-varietal Xarel-lo from organic Bolet. Fresh Penedes white from Castellvi de la Marca.
- 2000First Bolet Xarel-lo release
Facts
- Producer
- Bolet · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Xarel-lo (100%)
- Classification
- DO Penedes
- Oak
- Stainless steel, on lees
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 10 to 15 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
- Organic
- CCPAE
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Bolet Xarel-lo
What does Bolet Xarel-lo taste like?
Yellow apple, fennel, lemon and wild herb on the nose; citrus, saline lift, fresh herb and a fresh close on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Bolet Xarel-lo?
Drink 1 to 4 years from vintage. Best young as a tapas or aperitif pour.
Is Bolet Xarel-lo vegan?
Yes. Bolet uses vegan fining.
What food pairs with Bolet Xarel-lo?
Esqueixada salt cod salad is the canonical pairing. Grilled prawns, calcots with romesco, and goat cheese ensalada are equally strong.
What grapes are in Bolet Xarel-lo?
100 percent Xarel-lo from CCPAE-organic estate vineyards in Castellvi de la Marca.
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