In the glass
Aroma: yellow apple, fennel, lemon, wild herb
Palate: citrus, saline lift, fresh herb, fresh close
Mono-varietal Xarel-lo from organic Cusco Berga. Fresh, saline, mineral-driven Penedes white.
What it pairs with
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Esqueixada salt cod salad
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Catalan raw-cured cod and Xarel-lo's saline-mineral drive lock together. -
Grilled prawns
Saline shellfish and citrus-driven Xarel-lo are a marine match. -
Wood-fired vegetable escalivada
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Smoky Catalan vegetables find the wine's saline lift. -
Goat cheese ensalada
Fresh goat cheese balances the wine's citrus drive.
History
Mono-varietal Xarel-lo from organic Cusco Berga. Fresh expression of the Penedes signature white grape.
- 2000 — First Cusco Berga Xarel-lo release
Facts
- Producer
- Cusco Berga
- Grapes
- Xarel-lo (100%)
- Classification
- DO Penedes
- Oak
- Stainless steel, on lees
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 10 to 15 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
- Organic
- CCPAE
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Cusco Berga Xarel-lo
What does Cusco Berga 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 Cusco Berga Xarel-lo?
Drink 1 to 5 years from vintage. Best young as a tapas or aperitif pour.
Is Cusco Berga Xarel-lo vegan?
Yes. The estate uses vegan fining.
What food pairs with Cusco Berga Xarel-lo?
Esqueixada salt cod salad is the canonical pairing. Grilled prawns, wood-fired vegetable escalivada, and goat cheese ensalada are equally strong.
What grapes are in Cusco Berga Xarel-lo?
100 percent Xarel-lo from organic estate vineyards in Les Gunyoles.