xarel·lo
CA
Quick answers
What does xarel·lo mean?
xarel·lo means: A white grape variety native to Catalonia, Spain, widely used in producing still white wines and cava sparkling wine, known for its high acidity and citrus, stone fruit aromas.
How do you pronounce xarel·lo?
xarel·lo: /ʃəˈrɛ.lu/
How is xarel·lo used in a sentence?
Xarel·lo is one of the three main grapes used in traditional Catalan cava.
A white grape variety native to Catalonia, Spain, widely used in producing still white wines and cava sparkling wine, known for its high acidity and citrus, stone fruit aromas.
Xarel·lo is one of the three main grapes used in traditional Catalan cava.
Xarel·lo is one of the three main grapes used in traditional Catalan cava.
Etymology
The name likely derives from the Catalan word *xarel*, meaning 'scissors', referring to the way the vine's shoots are pruned during cultivation. It was first documented under this name in the 19th century in Catalonia.
Memory Aid
Remember that the interpunct (·) separates the syllables: 'xa-rel-lo' to match the Catalan pronunciation.