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
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Aged sheep cheese
Skin-contact texture meets the cheese's salt and richness. -
Catalan escudella
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Slow-cooked broth and meat stew pairs with the wine's savoury core. -
Spice-rubbed pork
Skin-contact Xarel-lo handles spice better than a clean white. -
Roasted root vegetables
Earthy roots and tea-leaf-edged orange wine share quiet register.
History
Natural skin-contact Xarel-lo from biodynamic Loxarel. Launched as part of the A Pel natural-wine range with no added sulphites.
- 2011 — First A Pel Blanc release
Facts
- Producer
- Loxarel
- 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.