COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Xarel-lo
PRODUCER
Masia Can Mayols
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Loxarel Xarel-Lo Fermentat en Amfores 2020 is a white wine from Masia Can Mayols (Loxarel) in DO Penedès, Catalonia, Spain, made from 100% Xarel-lo grapes. The winery, led by fifth-generation winemaker Josep Mitjans, embraces a philosophy of respecting ancestral wisdom and the environment. The estate's winemaking cellar is located in a historic anti-aircraft shelter. The wine's distinctiveness stems from its fermentation and aging in clay amphorae and the producer's commitment to organic and biodynamic viticulture.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
4-6°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Loxarel is an anagram of Xarel-lo, highlighting the grape's central role.
Fact 02
The winery's cellar is built within a Spanish Civil War anti-aircraft shelter.
Fact 03
Organic and biodynamic farming are core to the estate's philosophy.
Fact 04
Clay amphorae are used for fermentation and aging.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Loxarel Xarel-Lo Fermentat en Amfores 2020 is produced by Masia Can Mayols (Loxarel) using 100% Xarel-lo grapes. The winemaking process involves fermentation in 1,000-liter (or 720-liter) clay amphorae, utilizing wild yeasts from the vineyard. The wine then undergoes a five-month aging period in the same amphorae. The estate employs organic and biodynamic farming practices.
