Parellada vs Xarello
Compare Parellada and Xarello: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Parellada | Xarello | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 2077 | 2614 |
| Average rating | 3.54 / 5 | 3.58 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Spain, France, Italy, Australia, Mexico | Spain, Italy, France, Mexico, Germany |
Parellada
Lively, elegant whites with finely chiselled acidity and a light palate, with aromas of lemon, green apple, white flowers, fresh herbs and discreet mineral notes. Brings freshness and aromatic finesse to Cava DO blends (with macabeo and xarel-lo), defining the taut identity of Catalan sparkling wines. Also as light still whites in Penedès DO and Conca de Barberà DO. Native Catalan variety grown at altitude.
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Structured, aromatic whites with full body and firm acidity, with aromas of white flowers, yellow fruits, fennel, fresh almond, Mediterranean herbs and mineral notes. Central component of Cava DO (with macabeo and parellada), bringing structure and ageing potential to Catalan sparkling wines. Also as ambitious still whites in Penedès DO and Classic Penedès. Native Catalan variety.
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