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.
Pair with oysters and raw seafood, white meats and grilled fish.
"Lovely aroma of ripe pears and creamy stone fruit, really creamy, somehow like puréed fruit with a touch of vanilla even though the wine is unoaked and tangy. The lees have given a richness on the nose and a touch of spice on the palate. Bags of lovely fresh yet rounded fruit and a surprising intensity on the palate for a wine with such moderate alcohol. Fresh aftertaste that is more stony than fruity." 16/20 (2019 vintage), Jancis Robinson.
Pares Balta 'Calcari' Xarel-lo
Every wine in Mitchell & Son has been carefully selected, researched and taste tested by our team, so we stand behind each selection on our retail list. If you are not happy with a wine, a delivery, or any aspect of our service, please contact us and we will be only too happy to help you in any way we can.
Parés Baltà 'Calcari' Xarel-lo
Spain
12.5
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.
Pair with oysters and raw seafood, white meats and grilled fish.
"Lovely aroma of ripe pears and creamy stone fruit, really creamy, somehow like puréed fruit with a touch of vanilla even though the wine is unoaked and tangy. The lees have given a richness on the nose and a touch of spice on the palate. Bags of lovely fresh yet rounded fruit and a surprising intensity on the palate for a wine with such moderate alcohol. Fresh aftertaste that is more stony than fruity." 16/20 (2019 vintage), Jancis Robinson.
Pares Balta 'Calcari' Xarel-lo
Every wine in Mitchell & Son has been carefully selected, researched and taste tested by our team, so we stand behind each selection on our retail list. If you are not happy with a wine, a delivery, or any aspect of our service, please contact us and we will be only too happy to help you in any way we can.