A Pèl Blanc 2022 - Loxarel

A Pèl Blanc- Loxarel

Loxarel’s A Pèl Blanc is a white wine that embodies the true character of Xarel·lo grapes grown at the Can Mayol estate, at an altitude of 250 meters. The grapes are hand-harvested into crates and carefully selected before undergoing fermentation and subsequent aging in terracotta amphorae with whole berries—a technique that enhances the antioxidant properties of the tannins found in the skins, lending the wine structure, depth, and complexity. Fermentation occurs spontaneously using indigenous yeasts, with no added sulfites, fining, or filtration, thereby preserving the purest expression of the grape variety and its terroir. In the glass, it displays an intense golden-yellow hue, sometimes with a slight haze—a characteristic typical of unfiltered wines. Elegant notes of honeycomb, honey, and aromatic herbs emerge on the nose, with a delicate hint of wild thyme. On the palate, it is fresh and vibrant, supported by pleasant acidity that complements a concentrated, complex, and full-bodied profile with a long finish. Thanks to its distinct personality and structure, it is excellent enjoyed on its own but pairs beautifully with Japanese cuisine—particularly sushi and sashimi—as well as fish dishes and mild cheeses. It is recommended to serve at a temperature of 4–6°C.

Service

We recommend tasting it at a temperature of 4/6° in a flute ballon glass. To be drunk immediately but will express its best in a few years.

Pairing

Excellent wine as an aperitif, with light first courses, with fish-based main courses, to be tried with sea bass tartare flavored with fennel.

Winery: Loxarel

The Loxarel winery was born from the vocation and innovative spirit of Josep Mitjans who, at the age of 16, made his first 1,000 bottles of cava, breaking with the tradition of the estate's wine production to incorporate one more step into the supply chain. It was 1985. After four generations in contact with the vineyard and the land, it was time to take another step in the production process. Josep studies Oenology and accepts the challenge of leading the conversion of the family winery. In 1987 he registered the Loxarel brand, which claims the value of the flagship variety of the house: xarel·lo. Two years later, Teresa Nin joins the company to take care of the administrative and commercial management of the brand, while Mitjans focuses on the technical management of the winery and vineyards.