Wines made from Xarello grapes of Bordeaux
Discover the best wines made with Xarello as a single variety or as a blend of Bordeaux.
More informations about the variety Xarello
Most certainly Spanish, it is practically unknown in France, registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A2.
More informations about the region of Bordeaux
Bordeaux, in southwestern France, is one of the most famous, prestigious and prolific wine regions in the world. The majority of Bordeaux wines (nearly 90% of the production Volume) are the Dry, medium and Full-bodied red Bordeaux blends for which it is famous. The finest (and most expensive) are the wines of the great châteaux of Haut-Médoc and the right bank appellations of Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. The former focuses (at the highest level) on Cabernet Sauvignon, the latter on Merlot.
What are the typical flavors of the Xarello grape variety?
- PearPresent in 1% of Xarello
- StonePresent in 1% of Xarello
- EarthPresent in 1% of Xarello
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Xarello
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Xarello
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Xarello
News about the grape variety Xarello
Decanter Wine Club: now even better
This month marks a year since we launched the Decanter Wine Club in partnership with Wine Access. So to celebrate this milestone, we’ve taken a fresh look at our approach to ensure we’re giving our members both the best wines and the best value subscription. We started the Club with a choice of two offerings, but after feedback from our members we’ve decided to amalgamate the best of both into one ultimate package. We will still deliver six bottles every three months, but now it’ll be a careful ...
Leonardo DiCaprio invests in Champagne Telmont
Founded in 1912, the Champagne house is based in Damery, near Epernay. Production is currently led by fourth-generation cellar master and head of viticulture Bertrand Lhôpital. Telmont prides itself on its green credentials, which the brand claims motivated DiCaprio’s determination to get financially involved. ‘Leonardo DiCaprio’s decision to become a shareholder sends Telmont a strong message of support that will encourage us as we carry out our ambitious plans,’ said Ludovic ...
Freixenet Copestick acquires Bolney Wine Estate
One the pioneering English wine estates, Bolney has a portfolio of sparkling and still wines that have won several awards. It was founded in 1972 by Janet and Rodney Pratt and is now run by their daughter, and winemaker, Sam Linter. Commenting on the acquisition, Freixenet Copestick — the UK and Ireland arm of Henkell Freixenet — said it was sure it had found ‘the perfect winery’. MD Robin Copestick said: ‘The sparkling wines are excellent and the business is excellently run by Sam Linter.’ ...