Can Feixes Penedes Blanco Seleccio

Description

Can Feixes Penedes Blanco Seleccio is a certified organic white wine from Peneds, Spain, bottled at 12% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Awarded 90 points by Wine Enthusiast for its 2016 vintage, this five-grape blend stands out for its mineral backbone and the rare inclusion of Malvasia de Sitges, a nearly extinct Catalan variety that adds glyceric richness to an otherwise lean, precise wine.

Quick Facts: ABV: 12% | Origin: Peneds, Catalonia, Spain | Organic White Blend | Producer: Huguet de Can Feixes

Production & Heritage

Huguet de Can Feixes farms certified organic vineyards in the high-altitude, gravelly mountain soils of Peneds, where Parellada the blend’s dominant grape at 40% thrives. The remaining cuve draws on 29% Macabeo, 18% Xarel-lo, 8% Chardonnay, and 5% Malvasia de Sitges, a heritage variety prized for its aromatic intensity and texture. Berries are hand-selected both in the vineyard and at a sorting table, then gently processed in a pneumatic press before temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation. The wine rests on its fine lees in tank until bottling, preserving freshness while building mid-palate weight.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with intense lemon oil and ripe apple, followed by melon, apricot, and a thread of white flowers. There is a purity and directness to the aromatics that suggests cool-climate viticulture and careful fruit handling.

Taste: Entry is bright and citrus-driven, with lime and pineapple flavors giving way to melon and wet stone at mid-palate. The gravelly vineyard soils make themselves felt in a pronounced stony minerality, while the Malvasia de Sitges contributes a subtle, almost waxy fullness that rounds out the crisp acidity. Grassy, herbal undertones add complexity without competing with the fruit.

Finish: Zesty and dry, with lingering mineral salinity and a squeeze of lime zest that persists well beyond the final sip. The finish is clean and refreshing, inviting another glass immediately.

How to Drink Blanco Seleccio

Serve chilled to around 810C (4650F) to let the mineral detail and citrus aromatics fully express themselves. This wine works beautifully on its own as an aperitif but also holds its own at the table. For a White Sangria, the lemon-oil aromatics and crisp acidity provide an ideal base without relying on sugar. In a Spritz variation, adding sparkling water and a bitter liqueur plays off the wine’s inherent spritzy character and herbal notes. A classic Kalimotxo Blanco white wine with lemon soda amplifies the citrus profile into a light, easy summer drink.

Best For

• Summer seafood dinners where a mineral-driven white is essential
• Introducing friends to serious Peneds still wines beyond Cava
• Organic wine enthusiasts seeking certified options with genuine complexity
• Pairing experiments alongside Chablis for a comparative tasting

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Blanco Seleccio taste like? It is a dry, mineral-driven white with dominant citrus and melon flavors underpinned by stony wet-rock minerality. Crisp acidity and subtle waxy richness from Malvasia de Sitges give it depth beyond a typical Peneds white.

How does Blanco Seleccio compare to Chablis? Critics have described Can Feixes Blanco Seleccio as reminiscent of Chablis due to its lean, mineral-focused profile and firm acid structure. The key difference is the Mediterranean fruit generosity more melon and apricot and the textural contribution of Malvasia de Sitges, which Chablis, being 100% Chardonnay, does not share.

Is Blanco Seleccio good for sipping on its own? Absolutely its balance of crisp acidity, fruit purity, and mineral length makes it a compelling stand-alone aperitif. Serving it lightly chilled allows the aromatic detail to shine.

Where is Blanco Seleccio made? It is produced by Huguet de Can Feixes in the Peneds denomination of origin in Catalonia, northeastern Spain. The vineyards sit at elevation on gravelly mountain soils that contribute the wine’s characteristic stony minerality.

What foods pair well with Blanco Seleccio? Grilled branzino or sea bass benefits from the wine’s citrus acidity and mineral finish. Fresh oysters echo the wet-stone character on the palate. Goat cheese salads match the herbal, grassy undertones, while pan con tomate a Catalan staple mirrors the wine’s regional identity. Sushi and sashimi also work well, as the clean acidity and lack of oak allow delicate fish flavors to come through.

What sizes does Blanco Seleccio come in? The standard bottling is a 750ml format.

Is Blanco Seleccio worth the price? Blanco Seleccio positions as a mid-range organic white that delivers complexity normally associated with more expensive appellations like Chablis. Its 90-point Wine Enthusiast rating and certified organic status represent strong value in the category.

Why Blanco Seleccio?

What separates this wine from dozens of competent Peneds whites is the deliberate inclusion of Malvasia de Sitges, a grape so scarce that most producers have abandoned it entirely. That 5% adds a glyceric, aromatic dimension that lifts the classic Parellada-Macabeo-Xarel-lo framework into something genuinely distinctive. Certified organic farming and meticulous hand selection both in the vineyard and at the winery sorting table ensure the fruit quality matches the ambition. A 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast confirms that this is a serious still wine from a region too often overlooked in favor of its sparkling Cava production.