Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: yellow apple, fennel, chalk, subtle waxy edge

Palate: citrus, saline lift, creamy texture, mineral close

Amphora-fermented Xarel-lo from biodynamic Loxarel. Texture-driven Penedes white pioneer.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled langoustines
    Sweet shellfish and saline-mineral Xarel-lo share marine register.
  • Catalan rossejat de fideos Find catalan rossejat de fideos on TableJourney →
    Toasted-noodle fish and the wine's creamy amphora texture lock together.
  • Aged Mahon cheese
    Mahon's saline edge sharpens the wine's herbal core.
  • Roast cauliflower with herbs
    Earthy cauliflower finds the wine's chalk and saline lift.

History

Amphora-fermented Xarel-lo from Loxarel, who began using clay amphoras in 2012. Biodynamic, Demeter-certified.

  1. 2012: Loxarel begins amphora winemaking; first 109 vintage

Facts

Producer
Loxarel · visiting guide
Grapes
Xarel-lo (100%)
Classification
DO Penedes
Oak
Fermented and aged in clay amphora
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 22 to 35 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
First vintage
2012
Biodynamic
Demeter Certified
Organic
CCPAE
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about 109 Xarel-lo Amphora

What does 109 Xarel-lo Amphora taste like?

Yellow apple, fennel, chalk and a subtle waxy edge on the nose; citrus, saline lift, creamy texture and a mineral close on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.

When should I drink 109 Xarel-lo?

Drink 2 to 8 years from vintage. The amphora texture develops complexity with bottle age.

Is 109 Xarel-lo vegan?

Yes. All Loxarel wines are vegan and Demeter-certified biodynamic.

What food pairs with 109 Xarel-lo?

Grilled langoustines and Catalan rossejat de fideos are canonical pairings. Aged Mahon cheese and roast cauliflower with herbs are equally strong.

What grapes are in 109 Xarel-lo?

100 percent Xarel-lo from biodynamic estate vineyards, fermented and aged in clay amphora.

Tags

biodynamic biodynamic certified dry hidden gem high acid medium body medium term mood elegant mood savoury occasion dinner party occasion special old world organic pairs with aged cheese pairs with shellfish pairs with vegetable forward pairs with white fish price trade up still white vegan xarel lo

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