{"title":"Marques de Alella","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"marques-de-alella-blanco-clasico-750ml","title":"Marques de Alella Blanco Clasico","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarques de Alella Blanco Clasico\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Spanish white wine from DO Alella made with 100% Pansa Blanca grapes in a standard 750ml bottle. Produced by the historic Parxet winery in Catalonia, this expression is notable as one of the pioneering Spanish whites fermented entirely in stainless steel — a fact recognized by critic Jancis Robinson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: ~11.5%  |  Origin: DO Alella, Catalonia, Spain  |  Style: Still White Wine  |  Producer: Parxet (Grupo Parxet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParxet is a Catalan winery that produces wines under the Marqués de Alella label within the small DO Alella appellation, one of the oldest designated wine regions near Barcelona. The Blanco Clasico is made from 100% Pansa Blanca — the local Catalan name for the Xarel·lo grape — and undergoes slow fermentation on fine lees in stainless steel tanks, a technique the winery was among the first in Spain to adopt. This lees contact preserves the varietal's natural fruit intensity while building subtle textural complexity, resulting in a wine that faithfully expresses the coastal terroir of Alella.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nose opens with very intense fruity aromas, led by white fruits such as pear and apple. Behind the fruit sit delicate spice notes and a gentle floral quality that adds dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The palate enters fresh and lively, with balanced acidity carrying white fruit flavors through the mid-palate. There is a sense of roundness from the lees aging, lending a mild creaminess that tempers the wine's natural brightness. The fruit expression remains clean and varietally true throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e The finish is moderate in length with a pleasantly smooth, subtly sweet character. Lingering notes of ripe orchard fruit and a faint mineral edge trail off cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink Blanco Clasico\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe well chilled between 8–10°C (46–50°F) to highlight the wine's crisp acidity and fruit aromatics. It drinks best on its own as an aperitif or alongside light fare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Wine Spritzer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine's clean fruit and bright acidity hold up well when lengthened with sparkling water and a citrus twist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Sangria:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pansa Blanca's orchard-fruit profile makes it a natural base for a summer sangria with sliced peaches and fresh herbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKalimotxo Blanco:\u003c\/strong\u003e A modern Catalan riff — mixing chilled white wine with bitter lemon soda for a casual warm-weather drink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBest For\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroducing friends to lesser-known Spanish grape varieties beyond Albariño and Verdejo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairing with a seafood-forward tapas spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA weeknight white that rewards curiosity without demanding a special occasion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExploring Catalonia's wine heritage beyond Cava and Priorat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Blanco Clasico taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a fresh, fruit-driven white wine dominated by white orchard fruit flavors like pear and apple, balanced by crisp acidity and a smooth, subtly sweet finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Blanco Clasico compare to a Rías Baixas Albariño?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are coastal Spanish whites, but Albariño from Rías Baixas tends to deliver more pronounced citrus and saline minerality, while Blanco Clasico offers a rounder, softer fruit profile from its Pansa Blanca grape and lees aging in stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Blanco Clasico good for sipping on its own?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — its balanced acidity and clean fruit character make it a straightforward, enjoyable aperitif wine that does not require food to shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Blanco Clasico made?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is produced by the Parxet winery in the DO Alella appellation, a small wine region located along the Mediterranean coast just north of Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with Blanco Clasico?\u003c\/strong\u003e Grilled white fish works well thanks to the wine's acidity cutting through delicate oils. Marinated anchovies and boquerones echo its coastal origin. Fresh goat cheese complements the orchard-fruit notes. Patatas bravas offer a textural contrast, and lighter paellas with seafood or vegetables are a natural regional match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does Blanco Clasico come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard bottling is available in the 750ml format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Blanco Clasico worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e It positions as an entry-level to mid-range Spanish white, offering solid varietal expression and a distinctive regional identity at a price point that competes comfortably with everyday Albariños and Verdejos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy Blanco Clasico?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDO Alella is one of Spain's smallest appellations, and Pansa Blanca is its signature grape — a fact that gives this wine an identity most mainstream Spanish whites cannot claim. The Parxet winery's early adoption of stainless steel fermentation, noted by Jancis Robinson, marked a turning point for modern Catalan winemaking, and the Blanco Clasico carries that legacy forward. Slow fermentation on fine lees extracts genuine varietal character rather than relying on oak or blending to build complexity. For anyone looking beyond the familiar names of Spanish white wine, this bottle is a direct line into a grape and a region that remain genuinely underexplored.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marques de Alella","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44836802363561,"sku":"21598","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/1024\/6313\/files\/marques_de_alella_blanco_clasico__24718.jpg?v=1730470877"}],"url":"https:\/\/theliquorbarn.com\/collections\/marques-de-alella.oembed","provider":"The Liquor Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}