| Producer | LOXAREL |
|---|---|
| Country | SPAIN |
| Type | STILL WHITE |
| AOC | PENEDES |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Bottle Size | 6X750ml |
| Packing Size | 6C |
Loxarel is a pioneering family estate in Vilobí del Penedès, Catalonia, founded in 1985 by Josep Mitjans at age 16 when he bottled his first 1,000 cava bottles, breaking from bulk wine tradition. Now in its fourth generation, with Josep and wife Teresa at the helm, the domaine spans diverse Penedès vineyards and converted to organic in 2002 and biodynamic in 2005. The 2021 Xarel·lo Fermentat en Àmfores Penedès (100% Xarel·lo, skin-contact fermented and aged in clay amphorae) is a textured, natural white: bright straw color with herbal, mineral nose of ripe white fruit (pear, apple), bay leaf, fennel, dried flowers, and subtle clay/earthy notes. The palate is unctuous, creamy, and voluminous—juicy stone fruit, waxy texture, vibrant acidity, saline minerality, and a long, fresh finish.