Xarello

Also known as: Xarel·lo, Pansa Blanca (Catalonia)

Xarello is the backbone of Cava – not the charmer, but the character. Where Macabeu brings roundness and Parellada finesse, Xarello delivers structure, acidity and ageing potential. The best Cavas thrive on this tension.

On the limestone soils of Penedès, the variety develops a mineral depth that often appears austere in young Cavas, but gains complexity over time. Those who understand Xarello understand why Cava can be more than a Prosecco alternative.

Our Cava specialists Gramona, Recaredo and Alta Alella demonstrate the full spectrum – from precise Reservas to aged Gran Reservas. Enric Soler also vinifies Xarello as a still wine, proving that the variety can do more than sparkle.