Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs6 yrs8 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: 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.
  • Catalan escudella Find catalan escudella on TableJourney →
    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.

  1. 2011: First 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.

Tags

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