Xarello
Xarello is one of the classic Catalan grape varieties and plays a key role in shaping the region's sparkling wine culture. This variety brings lively freshness and a pronounced structure to the glass – qualities that make it an important component in Cava blends, but also allow it to impress as a still wine. Typical characteristics include bright fruit, a subtle herbal spiciness, and a pleasant acidity, which gives Xarello wines a particularly vibrant character.
This grape variety originates in Catalonia , where it has been cultivated for centuries and has significantly shaped the region's wine landscape. At Vinoscout, you'll find six carefully selected Xarello wines priced between €13.44 and €63.02 – a great range to discover the full diversity of this characterful variety, from everyday wines to sophisticated wines for special occasions.
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Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
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Vinari 2024 - Silbermedaille Weiße Jungweine
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Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2021
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Sakura Awards 2024
Awarded by Sakura Japan Women's Wine Awards
Concours Mondial Bruxelles 2023
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Xarello – the backbone grape variety of Cava
Xarello is one of the three classic grape varieties from which Cava is made – and often the one with the most character. In the Vinoscout range, you will find six wines from this variety, including still white wines and sparkling wines, starting at 13.44 euros.
Origin & character
Xarello comes from Catalonia and has been rooted there for centuries, especially in the Penedès and the surrounding locations. The variety ripens late, forms thick berry skins and naturally brings high acidity as well as a powerful body – properties that make it the ideal basis for long-term Cavas. In the glass, Xarello shows aromas of green apple, quince and herbs, often accompanied by a slightly earthy, almost salty minerality. As a sparkling wine, especially in Gran Reserva bottlings with long yeast aging, the variety additionally develops fine brioche and almond notes. As a still white wine – as with the Clos Ancestral Blanco – the spicy, structured character emerges even more directly. Xarello is not a pleasing variety, but one with attitude: dry, precise, with real aging potential.
Pairs well with
- Seafood and grilled fish, especially sole or sea bream
- Tapas with Jamón ibérico or mature Manchego
- Creamy pasta and risotto with mushrooms or white truffle
- Asian cuisine with clear, salty flavors – such as dim sum or sushi
Buy Xarello at Vinoscout
All six Xarello wines in the range come from Catalonia and show how much depth this variety can offer – from the accessible entry to the matured Gran Reserva bottling. If you are looking for a Cava that is more than holiday bubbles, you are in the right place.