Enric Soler, Xarel·lo 'Improvisacio'

If you’re looking for a world class Spanish white wine, try Improvisació 2022 by Enric Soler. This wine comes from old-vine Xarel·lo grown organically in Alt Penedès. It’s a dry white wine that boasts serious quality and finesse.

Soler himself calls the 2022 vintage “a great vintage!!” This winemaker is not just anyone. He is a former national champion sommelier and founder of the Barcelona Wine Academy. Now, he’s one of Spain’s most respected white wine producers. He cultivates just 1.3 hectares of old bush-trained Xarel·lo vines, planted from 1945 to 1970. He uses wild yeasts in a mix of Stockinger oak foudres and concrete eggs, all under biodynamic and low-intervention methods.

Improvisació 2022 is vibrant, layered, and textural. You’ll find aromas of stone fruit, lemon zest, orange blossom, and crushed rock. The palate is creamy, saline, and full of mineral tension, leading to a long, savory finish. It has the precision of Chablis, the depth of Puligny-Montrachet, and the unique Mediterranean character of Xarel·lo.

Only 5,220 bottles were made, making this a rare and highly desired wine. If you enjoy white Burgundy, Sancerre, or top organic white wines, this bottle should be in your collection.