a blending masterpiece of Chardonnay
Stainless-steel fermented
and chamomile unfold with subtle phenolic grip and a savoury
Five months in large oak barrels creates refined structure while the moderate 12
The result is a Sauvignon Blanc with texture and grip rather than the usual passionfruit pyrotechnics — more Loire in spirit than Cloudy Bay
Vins Raventos Xarel-lo Vinya del Noguer 2023 NO20230823 a blending masterpiece of ChardonnayXarello is the soul grape of Catalonia the structural heart of Cava and, increasingly, a serious still wine in its own right. Vins Ravents, the still wine label of one of Peneds's most storied families, sources this bottling from a single parcel called Vinya del Noguer. Farmed on the family estate, it's a chance to see what Xarello can do when it isn't bound for bubbles: textured, savory, mineral, and built for the table. A great introduction to a