| sobriety of its vineyards. Two
versions of Alella which are found in its wines. Don Juan Pel·ez Fabra, the present
MarquÈs de Alella, grew up among the vineyards and wines of his grandfather, the original
MarquÈs de Alella. The title first appeared on the labels of an Alella wine at the end of
the 19th century, and not coincidentally, this wine won them their first prize at the
Agriculture show in 1891. It was in the early 1980's that Juan Pel·ez met Ismael Manaut,
businessman and native son of the area. Both men agreed on a plan to develop the Alella
region, which was considered in the first half of this century to be the most prestigious
in Spain.
Not only was this new partnership the first to bring revolutionary technology to a D.O.
which was on the decline for many years, they were also successful in convincing the
Consejo Regulador to change the requirement of wood aging for white wines, thus bringing
about the new era of fresh, young and exciting wines from Alella. They are also one of the
first cellars to successfully introduce lower temperature fermentation and promote a
drier, more elegant style of wine.
| THE VINEYARDS Parxet
has dedicated itself to preserving the Classic grapes of the region - Pansa Blanca
(Xarel-lo), Macabeo and Parellada - while also identifying which other varieties might to
well in this climate and soil, namely Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay. Due to differences in
soil and climate, the Pansa Blanca produces wines with more potency and character than the
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WINEMAKER’S NOTES
Marques de Alella Cl·sico
Alcohol Content: 11.5% by vol.
Varietals: 100% Pansa Blanca (Xarello)
Harvest: Mid-September
Tasting Notes: Color is golden with prominent greenish hues. The nose is rich and
fruity. In the mouth, it is full-bodied and expansive with a lingering after taste.
Marques de Alella Chardonnay
Alcohol Content: 11.5% by vol.
Varietals: 100% Chardonnay
Harvest: Late August
Tasting Notes: Greenish yellow in color, the nose is powerful with complex aromas
intermingling in perfect harmony with one another. It is rich and dense in the mouth with
crisp acidity and a long smooth finish.
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