In the glass
Aroma: yellow pear, white peach, lemon, fresh herb
Palate: citrus, stone fruit, saline lift, light core
Chardonnay-Xarel-lo blend from organic Mas Comtal. Approachable everyday Penedes white reference.
What it pairs with
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Light tapas array
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Crisp blend is built for a Catalan tapas spread. -
Grilled prawns
Saline shellfish and citrus-lifted blend are a casual classic. -
Seafood paella
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Saffron-rice seafood and bright Mediterranean white keep the meal fresh. -
Goat cheese ensalada
Fresh goat cheese balances the wine's citrus drive.
History
Chardonnay-Xarel-lo blend from organic Mas Comtal, who launched modern winemaking in 1993 around the 2nd-century Roman tower at the estate.
- 1995 — First Pomell de Blancs release
Facts
- Producer
- Mas Comtal
- Grapes
- Chardonnay, Xarel-lo
- Classification
- DO Penedes
- Oak
- Stainless steel emphasis, no significant oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 10 to 15 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
- Organic
- CCPAE
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Pomell de Blancs
What does Pomell de Blancs taste like?
Yellow pear, white peach, lemon and fresh herb on the nose; citrus, stone fruit, saline lift and a light core on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Pomell de Blancs?
Drink 1 to 4 years from vintage. Best young as a fresh aperitif or tapas pour.
Is Pomell de Blancs vegan?
Yes. Mas Comtal uses vegan fining.
What food pairs with Pomell de Blancs?
Light tapas array is the canonical pairing. Grilled prawns, seafood paella, and goat cheese ensalada are equally strong.
What grapes are in Pomell de Blancs?
Chardonnay and Xarel-lo blend from CCPAE-organic estate vineyards.