Wine Blog

Guided tours of Bodegas Xaló give you the opportunity to get up close and personal with our facilities and discover the art behind the production of our wines, mistelas and vermouths. During the tour, our expert guides will take you through every step of the process, from the selection of the grapes to the creation of the final product, revealing the secrets that make our wines a jewel of the region.

New Castell d'Aixa Crianza Label: More Personal and a Reflection of Our History. At Bodegas Xaló, we are excited to announce a new stage for one of our most emblematic wines: the Castell d'Aixa Crianza. This excellent wine, made from the best Giró grapes and aged for 6 months in French oak barrels, not only captivates with its flavor and quality, but now also has a new label that better reflects our history and tradition.

The elaboration of Natural Sweet Wine is a masterpiece that enchants the senses with its perfect balance between sweetness and complexity. Its elaboration is a meticulous process that combines the careful selection of grapes, specific winemaking techniques and, often, a dose of patience.

Bahía de Dénia White Wine: The Star White Wine of Bodegas Xaló, Perfect for Summer. At Bodegas Xaló we pride ourselves on offering wines that capture the essence of our land, and the Bahía de Dénia white wine is, without a doubt, our star product.

Bodegas Xaló announces the second vintage of Duquesa de la Vall Ánfora Limited Edition, an oenological jewel that has captured the admiration of experts and enthusiasts alike.

Differences between Regular and Magnum Wine Bottles: Exploring the World of Size. The most obvious difference between a standard wine bottle and a Magnum lies in their physical size and, therefore, their wine storage capacity. A standard wine bottle has a capacity of 750 ml, while a Magnum holds approximately 1.5 liters, equivalent to two normal bottles.

The Art of Rosé Winemaking: From the Vineyard to the Glass. Rosé wine, with its lovely color and fresh, fruity taste, has gained popularity in the world of enology.

The 2024 wine awards of the 34th Mostra Proava, has been a success for Bodegas Xaló. The prestigious jury has once again surrendered to the excellence of Bodegas Xaló, giving well-deserved awards to its star products.

The Wine Tasting Experience at the 34th Mostra PROAVA: The art of winemaking was experienced in all its splendor during the 34th edition of the Mostra PROAVA, held in Valencia's picturesque Turia Garden from April 4-8. One of the highlights of this event was the captivating wine tasting of Bahía de Dénia Fermentado and Mistela Riu Rau, presented by the renowned winemaker of Bodegas Xaló, Sergio Balaguer.

Harvest 2024 begins at Bodegas Xaló: A Tradition that is Reborn Every Year. With the dawn of today, August 26, 2024, we have started the long awaited Harvest 2024 at Bodegas Xaló. It is a key moment in the winemaking calendar, where the hard work of a whole year in our vineyards begins to bear fruit, literally.

In this first edition, Bodegas Xaló has been awarded with the Sustainability Award, in recognition of its outstanding work in the recovery of vineyards in the Marina Alta region, always under strict sustainability criteria.

Bodegas Xaló triumphs in the ASPA Awards 2024 with two awards of excellence. In an exciting ceremony held on Tuesday, June 11 at the Archaeological Museum of Alicante (MARQ), Bodegas Xaló won two important awards in the fifth edition of the ASPA Awards, organized by the Association of Sommeliers of Alicante.

Bodegas Xaló will participate in the XII Salón de las Estrellas de Peñín. This event, of a commercial nature, is an unmissable event for professionals in the wine sector, where the most competitive and highest quality wines on the market will meet.

Bodegas Xaló, recognized for its excellence in wine production, is preparing to participate in Winecanting 2024, the flagship event of the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Alicante.

This 2024 Bodegas Xaló is pleased to present at Vinoble 2024 its exclusive dry white wine Bahía de Dénia Fermented in Barrel awarded with the gold medal PROAVA 2024 and the silver medal CINVE 2024. In addition, attendees will also have the opportunity to taste the extraordinary Mistela RIU RAU, awarded with the Grand Prize Eduardo Mestres in PROAVA 2024 for reaching the impressive score of 98 points, this award positions it as the best wine of the entire Valencian Community in 2024.

In the recent edition of the prestigious CINVE 2024 Awards, Bodegas Xaló has been awarded the silver medal for its wine Bahía de Dénia Fermentado en Barrica 2021. This recognition highlights the quality and excellence of the wines of Bodegas Xaló, reaffirming its position in the elite of viticulture.

Today is the big day! Xaló is more alive than ever with the celebration of Xalónia 2024, an emblematic event that reminds us of “Tot allò que ens fa ser Poble” (“Everything that makes us a town”). Throughout the weekend, the streets have been brimming with life, commerce, gastronomy and music, highlighting the very essence of what it means to be part of a town.

In this edition of the 34th Mostra Proava, the prestigious jury has once again surrendered to the excellence of Bodegas Xaló, giving well-deserved awards to its star products. Located in the heart of the Marina Alta, Bodegas Xaló stands as a beacon of excellence in the wine industry. This year, with renewed passion and dedication, the historic cooperative returns to illuminate the Mostra Proava with its unmistakable combination of tradition, innovation, passion and effort.