Penedès, Catalonia, Spain – 85% Xarel·lo, 10% Malvasía de Sitges, 5% Muscat of Alexandria
Aromas of yellow Ordal peach, mandarin and orange blossom lead the way, with the Malvasía and Muscat lending a lifted, floral perfume. Citrus-driven, fresh and saline, with a lively texture from four months on fine lees, before Mediterranean herbs and a whisper of fennel carry the finish. Great with Manchego, or alongside grilled prawns, ceviche or a lemony roast chicken.
“Ikigall” translated from Japanese as “a reason to live” the fruit comes from 60-70-year-old organically farmed vines at 160 metres on silty loam and sand.