Pere Ventura Xarel-Lo
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Today, the family tradition lives on at the Pere Ventura wine estate, with the ultimate goal of producing Cava of the highest quality and elegance. With over 150 acres of estate vineyards and another 300 acres under long term contract and fully controlled by their technical team, Pere Ventura believes that quality starts in the vineyards.
As a member of the Wineries for Climate Protection initiative, Pere Ventura is fully committed to protecting the environment by reducing their carbon and water footprint, investing in renewable energy and biodiversity, and practicing sustainable agriculture.
Primarily associated with the Penedès region of Spain, Xarel-lo plays an important role in most Cava blends along with Parellada and Macabeo. Prized for its high levels of acidity and polyphenols, Xarel-lo adds strength, body and a distinct greengage or earthy character to these blends. Somm Secret—Just a few miles northeast of Barcelona, Xarel-lo vineyards around the town of Alella produce highly regarded still wines with fresh lemon and stone fruit flavors.
A superior source of white grapes for the production of Spain’s prized sparkling wine, Cava, the Penedes region is part of Catalunya and sits just south of Barcelona. Medio Penedès is the most productive source of the Cava grapes, Macabeo, Xarel-lo, and Parellada. Penedes also grows Garnacha and Tempranillo (here called Ull de Llebre in Catalan), for high quality reds and rosès.