Wines made from Xarello grapes of Conca de Barberà

Discover the best wines made with Xarello as a single variety or as a blend of Conca de Barberà.

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 Catalogne

The wine region of Conca de Barberà is located in the region of Catalogne of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Torres or the Domaine Torres produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Conca de Barberà are Trepat, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Conca de Barberà often reveals types of flavors of cherry, dark chocolate or cinnamon and sometimes also flavors of toasty, raisin or cassis.

What are the typical flavors of the Xarello grape variety?

News about the grape variety Xarello

Drought and heat drive early wine harvests in Europe

Severe drought and heatwaves have provided challenges for wine producers across Europe in 2022, from maintaining vine health to concerns about – and the impact of – wildfires. Early harvests have been a feature of the vintage and reports emerged this week of records being broken at some white wine-producing estates in Bordeaux. Spain’s Caserío de Dueñas estate in DO Rueda said it began a record early harvest on 16 August this year. While drought and heat have put pressure on yields in some regio ...

A perfect pairing: Flatbread and cod roe emulsion

My father worked in the wholesale supply of fruit and vegetables. He would often come home with a box of the day’s best produce, and so I became interested in what was in season. Both my parents often worked late, so cooking dinner to help take some weight off them inspired me to want to learn more. My first kitchen job at age 14 was at a Greek restaurant in Southampton, and it inspired my love for foods of the eastern Mediterranean. Today, I’m lucky to be able to obtain the best produce from ‘O ...

Plan to rebuild 15th century wine-trading Newport Ship

Specialists are ready to begin trying to rebuild the medieval Newport Ship, after more than 20 years of conservation work was completed on the merchant vessel’s original timbers, first unearthed in south Wales in 2002. The discovery has also given archaeologists more insight into 15th century lifestyles. It’s believed the Newport Ship ferried wine from Portugal to Britain, most likely into Bristol, among other cargo. Other historical ships have been restored and preserved around the world, but t ...