Cora 2025

ProducerLoxarelRegionPenedès, SpainGrapeXarel·lo, Muscat of Alexandria, Muscat de FrontignanGeologyClay-limestoneFarmingOrganic; biodynamic practicesVintage2025Certifier—

AbstractBlossom, grape, bright
Xarel·lo keeps two Muscat varieties in balance, making an aromatic Penedès white that finishes dry.

Winemaker
Josep Mitjans made his first thousand bottles of sparkling wine at sixteen, taking the family's Can Mayol estate beyond selling wine in bulk.

Loxarel follows organic and biodynamic practices in the Alt Penedès. The name rearranges the letters of Xarel·lo, the local grape at the centre of the estate. Alongside sparkling wines, Josep makes still whites and experiments with vessels including amphora.

Wine
Cora combines Xarel·lo with Muscat of Alexandria and Muscat de Frontignan. The 2025 preserves their fragrance in a dry white.

Citrus blossom and fresh grape aromas, opening into a bright, dry palate. The Muscat gives lift without turning the wine sweet.

Origin
The Alt Penedès rises inland from the Mediterranean. Clay and limestone form part of the Can Mayol landscape, with higher vineyard positions moderating the summer warmth.