What it tastes like: A slightly cloudy, lemon-yellow sparkling wine with fine, integrated bubbles. Aromas of white flowers, almond blossom, and quince peel, evolving to notes of fennel and tangerine peel. The palate is silky, broad, and harmonious, with a salty aftertaste of pear and green apple.
Why you should buy it: Crafted by Josep Mitjans at Loxarel in Vilob del Peneds, Barcelona, this wine is made from 100% Xarello grapes. It undergoes organic and biodynamic viticulture, with fermentation beginning in 1,000-liter clay amphorae and finishing in the bottle, following the ancestral (Pet Nat) method.
What to enjoy it with: Pairs well with a variety of dishes, especially appetizers and pasta.
Wine Story: Loxarel is a family-owned winery in Vilob del Peneds, Barcelona, led by Josep Mitjans, the fifth generation of winegrowers. The winery emphasizes organic and biodynamic viticulture, minimal intervention in winemaking, and the use of traditional methods.
If you like these, youll love this wine: Fans of natural sparkling wines like Domaine Hut’s Ptillant or Clos Lentiscus’ Sumoll Pet Nat will appreciate this wine’s purity and expression.