Cultivare Xarel-lo - Vallformosa

Cultivare Xarel-lo - VallformosaThe Cultivare Xarel-lo from Vallformosa in Catalonia reveals a bright, light yellow color in the glass. The first nose of the Cultivare Xarel-lo presents nuances of green apple, lychees and apricots. The fruity components of the bouquet are joined by even more fruity, balsamic nuances. The Vallformosa Cultivare Xarel-lo is pleasantly dry for wine connoisseurs. This white wine is never coarse or austere, but round and smooth. This creamy and silky white wine is balanced and multi-faceted on the palate. The Cultivare Xarel-lo is extraordinarily fresh and lively on the palate thanks to its concise fruit acidity. The finish of this white wine from the wine-growing region of Catalonia, more precisely from Penedès DO, is impressive with a remarkable aftertaste. Vinification of the Vallformosa Cultivare Xarel-lo The basis for the balanced Cultivare Xarel-lo from Catalonia are grapes from the Xarel-lo grape variety. The grapes for this white wine from Spain are harvested exclusively by hand when they are perfectly ripe. After the harvest, the grapes are quickly taken to the winery. Here they are selected and carefully crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks and concrete at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by maturation on the fine lees for several months before the wine is finally bottled. Wine pairing recommendation for Vallformosa Cultivare Xarel-lo This Spanish white wine is best enjoyed chilled at 8 - 10°C. It goes perfectly with cod with cucumber and mustard vegetables, vegetable stew with pesto or roast trout with ginger and pear. <p