Penedès heads to London with Xarel.lo under spotlight

By Harpers Editorial team

Published: 25 September, 2023

DO Penedès is to host its first tasting in London, with a special focus on the Xarel.lo grape.

The event, which will take place on Monday 30 October from 11am-4pm at Asia House, is to feature some 60 wines from 25 participating producers (see below), with the walk-around tasting featuring indigenous varieties such as Macabeu, Parellada, Forcada, Sumoll and Garnacha

However, Xarel.lo will come in for special attention, with a masterclass entitled ‘Unveiling the Essence of Xarel.lo’ taking place at 11am-12 noon, hosted by Álvaro Ribalta MW and Sarah Jane Evans MW.

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This book-in-advance session will “explore the unique aspects of Xarel.lo and delve into the various types of wines it produces”, according to the organisers.

They added: “This tasting will provide an extensive experience into the unique territory of DO Penedès as well as the that of the Xarel.lo grape variety.”

Harpers will also be hosting a round table concurrent to the event, focusing on indigenous varieties, with trade luminaries such as Stefan Neumann MS, Peter Mitchell MW, Jonathan Kleeman and Graham Crawford on the panel, with a full report planned for the November issue of the magazine.

To register for the event and masterclass on 30 October, follow this link.

Participating producers:

1. Can Lleó

2. Maset

3. Plana d’en Jan

4. Muscàndia

5. Cellar Parató

6. Oliver Viticultors

7. Avgvstvs Forvm

8. Parés Baltà

9. Jean Leon

10. Família Torres