MONT RUBI WHITE 2021

100% Xarel·lo

Xarel·lo is a white grape variety of Spanish origin specially grown in Catalonia. It is a cross between Brustiano faux and 'Gibi'

With Macabeo and Parellada, Xarel·lo is one of the three traditional varieties used to make the sparkling wine cava. S Xarel·lo wine can be strongly flavored and is more aromatic than the other two cava grape varieties.

While historically the grape was only produced as part of regional blend in Penedès and Cava, modern winemaking has evolved in the last 20 years to where it is being seen in the form of varietal wines. High-end Cavas have been produced which feature the grape prominently such as Gramona's Enoteca or then as 100% of the finished wine in: Sabaté i Coca's Reserva Familiar, Recaredo's Turó d'en Mota and Mas del Serral from Raventos i Blanc.

Fermentation in stainless steel tanks.Fine lees contact during 3weeks.

Tasting notes

White is a monovarietal Xarel·lo wine from vineyards planted in 1974. The nutrient-poor soils at high altitude in Alt Penedès are ideal fort his versatile variety. A youthful and vibrantly fruited wine with green apple, pear and tropical pineapple aromas, notes of white flowers such as jasmine. Fresh finish with light mineral notes.