2024 Entre Vinyes Oniric Xarel-lo
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Maria and Pep built Entre Vinyes from scratch, rescuing a dilapidated 1932 vineyard known locally as the Witches' Descent. They farm these terraced Baix Penedès slopes organically. To preserve the profound biodiversity of the region, they harvest entirely by hand into small crates. This ensures the old-vine grapes remain pristine before they're brought into the cellar. Winemaking at this estate explicitly rejects modern, industrial interference. Only the initial, most delicate fraction of the direct press enters the final bottling. It ferments spontaneously on indigenous yeasts. The wine rests without filtration. It's undeniably clear. The resulting wine operates as an unvarnished transfer of the vineyard's limestone energy straight into the glass.
- Vintage: 2024
- Varietal: 100% Xarel-lo
- Farming: Certified Organic, Natural
- Winemaking: Spontaneous fermentation, unfiltered
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Nose: The glass immediately offers intense floral aromas wrestling with bruised green apple and ripe pear. Faint whispers of dried chamomile and sea spray hover in the background, adding crucial layers of complexity. Deep savory undercurrents of crushed green almond provide a striking aromatic tension. Yeasty, doughy notes intertwine with sharp lemon zest. It's intensely alive.
Palate: The texture feels instantly voluminous and surprisingly heavy. It aggressively coats the mouth with layered flavors of fresh quince, white peach, and salted melon. The dense, oily weight of the fruit perfectly counterbalances the sharp, mineral-driven acidity that propels the liquid forward. This bitter, green-almond grip represents the definitive hallmark of ancient Xarel-lo vines. It doesn't just sit there; it dances across the tongue.
Finish: The departure proves bone-dry, lingering with a relentless, saline minerality. It leaves behind a savory, tactile impression of crushed oyster shells and fine chalk dust. As the primary orchard fruit slowly fades, a pronounced, structural bitterness firmly anchors the final moments. The soil demands your attention.
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This substantial white wine possesses the broad shoulders required to elevate serious cuisine. It'll work profoundly well alongside charred octopus or a rich, buttery seafood paella. The electric acidity effortlessly slices through heavy olive oil and rich fats. Don't bother with delicate, flaky fish. Instead, pour it generously alongside thick, fatty slices of acorn-fed Jamón Ibérico or a deeply savory wedge of aged Manchego cheese. These salty, cured proteins force the vibrant stone fruit flavors to absolutely explode on the palate.
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Entre Vinyes Oniric Xarel-lo 2024 | Organic Spanish White
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Discover the Entre Vinyes Oniric Xarel-lo 2024. A dry, organic white wine from Penedès with vibrant acidity, green apple notes, and a saline finish.
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