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El Fanio

El Fanio

Vintage

2024

Winemaking

Manual harvest and fermentation with selected yeasts in the vineyard itself. A portion of the must undergoes fermentation in cement eggs, another part in acacia barrels, and the remainder stays in stainless steel tanks. Aged for 9 months with careful lees work.

Tasting note

It surprises with its creamy quality and elegance, displaying a marked floral character with hints of fresh fruit, orange blossom, and fennel. On the palate, it is luscious, with fresh acidity, quince jam notes, and a finish featuring the characteristic touch of Xarel·lo.

Food pairing

Creamy, floral-aged Xarel·lo. Perfect with fresh pasta, chicken in sauce, confit cod, foie gras and soft cheeses. Ideal for delicate dishes with smooth textures and Mediterranean notes.

Characteristics

El Fanio consists of a group terraces with over 60 year old Xarel·lo vines, located at the highest part of the Can Milà de la Roca Estate, near Lavern. It's a very special place for us, where we've put in intensive effort to restore the Dry Stone Walls (Intangible Cultural Heritage according to UNESCO). A wine that breathes in the surroundings of the scrubland, thyme, rosemary, and pine resin that envelops it.

Tecnical data

Alcohol content: 12% vol.
Total acidity (sulfuric): 3,59 g/l
Volatile acidity: 0.27 g/l
PH: 3.16
Residual sugar: 0.1 g/l
Total SO2: 82 mg/l
Nutritional data

Nutritional data

James Suckling 2018: 92 punts
A ripe, texturally complex, full-bodied dry white with candied-lemon and dried-sage aromas. Long finish, but with a little more freshness there, it would rate even higher.
2016
· USA
2024
Tim Atkin 2026: 95 punts
Details...
A wonderfully fresh Xarel·lo from higher altitude, herbal, nutty and bright, mixing lemon, green fruit, fennel and hazelnuts with superb balance. This just gets better and better each year!
uk
2024
Guia Peñín 2027: 92 punts
Espanya
2023
Miquel Udin 2025: 92 punts
Espanya
2023
Tim Atkin 2025: 94 punts 
UK
2022
Premis Vinari 2024: Vinari de Plata 
2022
Guía Peñín 2025: 92 punts
Espanya
2021
Tim Atkin 2024: 93 punts 
UK
2021
Guía Peñín 2024: 92 punts 
Espanya
2021
57e Concurs Tastavins DO Penedès 2023: Medalla d'Or 
Catalunya
2020
Guía Peñín 2022: 92 pts 
Espanya
2020
Guía Peñín 2021: 92 punts
Espanya
2019
Premios ECOvino 2021: Medalla de oro 
Espanya
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2017
Guía Peñín 2019: 92 punts
Spain
2017
Guia Peñín 2020: 92 pts. 
Espanya
2017
Concurs vins de qualitat DO Penedès 2019: medalla de bronze 
Catalunya
2017
Premios ECOvino 2019: Medalla de plata 
Spain
2017
Biofach 2019: Silver Medal 
Germany
2016
Jancis Robinson 2017:  
Details...
Lots of intensity and great depth, this is one of the most floral Xarel·los I have ever tasted. It displays notes of chamomile, honeysuckle, fennel, lemon caramel and Mediterranean herbs. Extremely fresh and primary. The palate is concentrate, focused and well delineated. Very pure and stimulating
UK
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2016
Challenge Millésime Bio 2018: Silver Medal 
France
2016
James Suckling 2017: 90 punts
USA
2016
Guia de vins de Catalunya 2017: 9.51 punts
Catalunya
2014
Vinum Nature 2016: Golden Leaf 
Catalunya
2014
Gilbert & Gaillard 2016: Gold Medal 
France
2014
Guía Peñín 2016: 91 punts
Spain
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2014
Guia de Vins de Catalunya 2016: 9.52 punts
Catalunya
2013
Concurs vins de qualitat DO Penedès 2015: Medalla d'Or 
Details...
Categoria - Blancs criança
Catalunya
2012
Guía Peñín 2015: 92 punts
Spain
2012
Gilbert & Gaillard 2014: Gold Medal 
Details...
Medium intense yellow. Pronounced tosted notes on the nose with vegetal and white pepper aromas. On the palate, a fairly warm style displaying vegetal aromatics. A balanced wine with medium length that is instantly accessible.
France
2012
Millésime Bio 2014: Bronze medal 
France
2011
Guia de Vins de Catalunya 2014: 9.37 punts
Catalunya
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2011
Guia Peñín 2014: 91 punts
Details...
Color: amarillo brillante. Aroma: fruta madura, mineral, especiado, expresivo, flores marchitas. Boca: equilibrado, buena acidez, largo.
Spain
2010
Guia de Vins de Catalunya 2012: 9.43 punts
Catalunya
El Fanio

The vineyard

At the highest point of the Can Milà de la Roca estate, nestled among forests and dry stone walls, lies the hidden vineyard of El Fanio. For many years, this secluded corner remained inaccessible—even to tractors—and could only be worked on foot. These bush-trained Xarel·lo vines were lovingly tended by Epifanio Sardà, known as “el Faniu,” a beloved local farmer who left a lasting mark on the land.

Spread across small dry-stone terraces and covering just over two hectares, these vines grow at more than 330 meters above sea level, on poor, stony soils that restrict vigour and concentrate the essence of the grape.

The result is an elegant, deep wine that beautifully expresses the mineral and saline character of the Ordal Mountains.

El Fanio vell

Variety: Xarel·lo
Year of planting: 1948
Training system: Bush vine (Gobelet)
Soil type: Loam-clay texture, with calcareous nodules, very shallow depth, and frequent bedrock outcrops.
Altitude: 350m

Terrasses de dalt

Variety: Xarel·lo
Year of planting: 1958
Training system: Bush vine (Gobelet)
Soil type: Loam-clay texture, with calcareous nodules, shallow depth, and some bedrock outcrops.
Altitude: 331m


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