White Wine Albet i Noya Curiós Xarel·lo 2020
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This is the new vintage of Albet i Noya Curiós Xarel·lo, a varietal, organic Spanish white wine from Penedès.
Made from from 30-year-old Xarel·lo grapevines, after a manual harvest the grapes were cold-soaked and gently pressed.
After that, the "free-run" juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks at 16ºC for 19 days.
Finally, Albet i Noya Curiós Xarel·lo 2020 was cold-stabilized for 5 days, and then gently clarified and filtered before its bottling.
Pair this young organic white wine from Penedès of the Albet i Noya winery with Japanese food and Peruvian ceviche.
Appearance | The white wine Albet i Noya Curiós Xarel·lo has a bright, clean yellow colour with some steely tinges. |
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Nose | Showing a nice varietal character, this organic Xarel·lo smells of white and yellow fruit, nuanced by touches of tropical fruit and citrus, over a distinctive background of woody herbs. |
Palate | Clean and straightforward, this white wine from celler Albet i Noya carries some well-defined notes of white fruit, dry fruit and aromatic herbs. Lively acidity, smooth texture and medium finish. |
Our personal opinion | A fresh, cheerful wine, Albet i Noya Xarel·lo Curiós 2020 pairs well with tapas, appetizers, light dishes and Japanese food. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Albet i Noya Curiós Xarel·lo 2019: Enterwine 89. Albet i Noya Curiós Xarel·lo 2018: Enterwine 89. Albet i Noya Curiós Xarel·lo 2017: Enterwine 89. James Suckling 90. Albet i Noya Curiós Xarel·lo 2016: Enterwine 89. Peñín 87. Albet i Noya Curiós Xarel·lo 2015: Peñín 87. One of the "20 World's Best White Wines under 20$" - Nick Passmore (Forbes Magazine). Albet i Noya Clàssic Xarel·lo 2014: Guia de Vins de Catalunya 2016: 9.25/10 (blind tasting). Peñín 87. Albet i Noya Clàssic Xarel·lo 2013: Gold Vinari Award & Special Organic Vinari for "Best Organic White Wine" (Catalan Vinari Awards 2014). |
Year | 2020 |
Type | White |
D.O. | Penedès |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 8-9ºC |
Organic | Yes |
Ageing | Young |
Enterwine's Score | 90 |
Media rating | 90 |
Other guides | Silver Vinari - Vinari Awards 2021 |
Mono-Varietal | Xarel·lo |
Pairings | Alone, Aperitif, Creams, Fish and vegitables, Grilled fish, Grilled vegitables, Grilled whitefish, Light hors d´oeuvres, Roasted fish, Salads with lite seasonings |
Taste | Fresh and dry, Fruity and Fresh, Lively and Fresh |
Occasion | Aperitif, Appetizer, Because you can, Dinner with friends, Reunion with colleagues, To enjoy daily |