VallDolina Xarel.lo Amfora Alt Penedès ‘Clos Ardit’ 2023 Size::1 Bottle but also of traditional Rhône

but also of traditional Rhône grape varieties

Superb Pinot Noir from the Jacoben Vineyard was hand-picked and fermented in 2T open top fermenters

cinnamon quill and delicate violets in the background

the mouthfeel becomes a little chalkier and textured as the structure builds

lemon and lime fuse with spicy barrel-derived notes of ginger and vanilla

VallDolina Xarel.lo Amfora Alt Penedès ‘Clos Ardit’ 2023 Size::1 Bottle but also of traditional RhôneXarel. lo mastery again, this time a textured, gentle weave style with fermentation and 8 months ageing in terracotta amphora. A mere 700 bottles are made from the 0. 43 hectare vineyard called Vinya de lHort this beauty is beyond rare. White wine on limestone at altitude is the ultimate combination!