La Petita, 2022

A Spanish white from local grapes found almost nowhere else, given a few days on the skins for a bit of grip. Salty, zesty and easy to like.

A white from the Penedès, near Barcelona, made mostly from Xarel·lo with a little Malvasia de Sitges and Sumoll Blanc, all local grapes. The grapes spend six days on their skins, which gives a gentle grip. Citrus and tart apple, a waxy edge, bright acidity and a clean, salty finish. Joan Rubió made it as the easy-going bottle in his range, from vineyards he farms organically and biodynamically.