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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 7 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs7 yrs9 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: yellow apple, fennel, lemon, wild herb
Palate: citrus, saline drive, mineral lift, long fresh close
Mono-varietal organic Xarel-lo from the Mas Candi grower partnership. Fresh, mineral, terroir-driven.
What it pairs with
- Esqueixada salt cod salad Catalan raw-cured cod and Xarel-lo's saline-mineral drive lock together.More wines for cod →Find esqueixada salt cod salad on TableJourney →
- Grilled prawns Saline shellfish and citrus-driven Xarel-lo are a marine match.More wines for prawns and shrimp →
- Catalan calcots with romesco Catalan spring onions and the wine's mineral lift balance romesco's nutty depth.More wines for vegetables and salads →Find catalan calcots with romesco on TableJourney →
- Fresh oysters Saline lift and chalky lemon are a classic oyster pairing.More wines for oysters →
With cheese
History
Mono-varietal organic Xarel-lo from Mas Candi, the grower-partnership cellar founded in 2006 in Les Gunyoles d'Avinyonet.
- 2006Mas Candi founded as grower partnership
Facts
- Producer
- Mas Candi · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Xarel-lo (100%)
- Classification
- DO Penedes
- Oak
- Stainless steel, on lees, no oak
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 15 to 22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2006
- Organic
- CCPAE
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Desig Xarel-lo
What does Desig Xarel-lo taste like?
Yellow apple, fennel, lemon and wild herb on the nose; citrus, saline drive, mineral lift and a long fresh close on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Desig?
Drink 2 to 7 years from vintage. Best young as an aperitif or seafood pour.
Is Desig vegan?
Yes. Mas Candi uses vegan fining.
What food pairs with Desig?
Esqueixada salt cod salad is the canonical pairing. Grilled prawns, Catalan calcots with romesco, and fresh oysters are equally strong.
What grapes are in Desig?
100 percent Xarel-lo from organic estate vineyards.
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