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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs6 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: dried apricot, wild herb, tea leaf, orange peel
Palate: stone fruit, saline grip, light tannin, long savoury close
Natural skin-contact Xarel-lo from biodynamic Loxarel. No added sulphites. Orange wine reference in Penedes.
What it pairs with
- Aged sheep cheese Skin-contact texture meets the cheese's salt and richness.More wines for cheese →
- Catalan escudella Slow-cooked broth and meat stew pairs with the wine's savoury core.Find catalan escudella on TableJourney →
- Spice-rubbed pork Skin-contact Xarel-lo handles spice better than a clean white.More wines for pork →
- Roasted root vegetables Earthy roots and tea-leaf-edged orange wine share quiet register.More wines for vegetables and salads →
History
Natural skin-contact Xarel-lo from biodynamic Loxarel. Launched as part of the A Pel natural-wine range with no added sulphites.
- 2011First A Pel Blanc release
Facts
- Producer
- Loxarel · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Xarel-lo (100%)
- Classification
- DO Penedes
- Oak
- Skin contact, amphora and stainless steel, no added sulphites
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2011
- Biodynamic
- Demeter Certified
- Organic
- CCPAE
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about A Pel Blanc
What does A Pel Blanc taste like?
Dried apricot, wild herb, tea leaf and orange peel on the nose; stone fruit, saline grip, light tannin and a long savoury close on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink A Pel Blanc?
Drink 1 to 6 years from vintage. Skin-contact whites without added sulphites benefit from cool storage.
Is A Pel Blanc vegan?
Yes. All Loxarel wines are vegan; the estate is Demeter-certified biodynamic.
What food pairs with A Pel Blanc?
Aged sheep cheese is the canonical orange-wine pairing. Catalan escudella, spice-rubbed pork, and roasted root vegetables are equally strong.
What grapes are in A Pel Blanc?
100 percent Xarel-lo with extended skin contact and no added sulphites.
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