Parés Baltà, Calcari Xarel-lo, Penedès, Spain, 2016
91
Tasted by:
(at Top Selection Autumn tasting, 03 Sep 2018)
A cracking biodynamic Xarel-lo - one of the three traditional Cava grapes - that would flummox most in a blind tasting. Long lees ageing has given great creaminess to the broad pear fruit, kept vibrant by citrus acidity. Beautiful focus and originality.
Producer
Parés Baltà
Brand
Calcari Xarel-lo
Vintage
2016
Wine Type
Still
Colour
White
Country
Spain
Region
Penedès
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
12.50%
Oak
Unoaked
Grapes
100% Xarel·lo