Parés Baltà, Penedès DO, Ros de Pacs, biodynamic wine, rosé, 2021, from € 9, 60

This Parés Baltà, Penedès DO, Ros de Pacs, the winery's light red wine is a charming rosé wine with a fresh, fruity character and floral scent.

Organic wine - profile

• Colour: strong, slightly darker pink
• Nose: fine fruity scents of red berries, white flowers with notes of citrus fruits.
• Mouth: fresh and lively on the palate with a slight residual sweetness and a very harmonious mouthfeel.
• Recommended serving temperature: 7-9° C.

Biodynamic wine - preparation Parés Baltà, Penedès DO, Rose de Pacs, biodynamic wine, rosé

This rosé wine is made with as little intervention as possible.
The grapes are harvested mechanically. The berries then macerate with the grape juice overnight at a cool temperature. During this time, part of the coloring and very little tannin are released from the berry skins. Fermentation then begins spontaneously with the natural yeasts.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: rosé wine, mild
• Cultivation area: DO Penedes
• Winery - Producer: Pares Balta
• Grape varieties: 66% Garnacha Tinta, 26% Syrah, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Expansion: in stainless steel tank
• Bottler: Pares Balta
• Content: 0.75
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2021
• Drinking recommendation: now up to 3 years of age
• Alcohol 13% Vol.
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergenes: contains sulfites
• Organic certified ES-ECO-019-CT
• Member of the Demeter Association
• We source this biodynamic cava wine directly from Pares Balta, Masia Can Balta, S/N, 08796 Pacs del Penedès, Barcelona, Spain
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Parés Baltà, Penedès DO, Indigena, biodynamic wine, white, 2020, from € 11.10

The Parés Baltà, Penedès DO, Indigena, is an elegant white wine from biodynamic cultivation, despite its wealth of fine aromas, which is produced in a completely natural way without complex cellar technology.

Organic wine - profile

• Colour: Light yellow with greenish reflections
• Nose: Floral scents with seductive notes of white fruits.
• Mouth: soft, smooth on the palate with many fruity components, creamy and perfectly balanced, and with a long finish.
• Recommended serving temperature: 7-10° C.

Organic wine - preparation Parés Baltà, Penedès DO, Indigena, biodynamic wine, white

As its name INDIGENA suggests, this biodynamic white wine is made from the Garnacha Blanca grape variety, native to the Penedes for generations and having had plenty of time to adapt to the local climate.

Since it was grown in the highest vineyard at 600 m above seal level of the Parés Baltà winery, the large temperature differences between day and night ensure particularly high-quality, fruity, aromatic, harmonious wines.

To ensure that these advantages are preserved in the wine, the oenologists take action Maria Elena and Marta only minimally participate in the winemaking process.

The grapes are harvested manually, separated from the bunches, lightly crushed and macerated for 4 hours. The subsequent spontaneous fermentation at only 16°C lasts 20 days, after which the wine is separated from the berry skins,
whereby the fine yeast remains in the wine where it is regularly mixed with the wine for 3 months (battonage) and then matured in one-year-old barriques, giving it the final touch.
Only a very small amount of SO2 was added to it before bottling and nothing else.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: white wine
• Cultivation area: DO Penedes
• Winery - Producer: Pares Balta
• Grape varieties: Garnacha Blanca
• Maturation: in stainless steel tanks and barriques
• Bottler: Pares Balta
• Content: 0.75
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2020
• Drinking recommendation: now up to 6 years of age
• Alcohol 13.5% Vol.
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergen warning contains sulfites
• Organic certified ES-ECO-019-CT
• We source this biodynamic wine directly from Pares Balta, Masia Can Balta, S/N, 08796 Pacs del Penedès, Barcelona, Spain
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Parés Baltà, Penedès DO, COSMIC, biodynamic wine, white, 2021, from €12.60

This Parés Baltà, Penedès DO, COSMIC got its name because it is not easy to clearly define all its scents and aromas, they seem so delicate, varied and complex.

Organic wine - profile

• Color. straw color
• Nose: IVery intense aromas of flowers and white fruits with hints of citrus and minerals.
• Mouth: Fresh and soft, full of nuances. The floral and citrus notes are more present in the mouth, accompanied by a good acidity and a long aftertaste with hints of grapefruit and chamomile.
• Recommended serving temperature: 10 - 12° C.

Organic wine - preparation Parés Baltà, Penedès DO, COSMIC, biodynamic wine, white, 

This white wine is made with as little intervention as possible.
The grapes are harvested manually. They then macerate for 4 hours before being gently pressed and the must fermenting at 16ºC for 18 days. Once fermentation is complete, this Demeter wine is aged for 3 months on its fine yeast, which is stirred into the wine every day.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: white wine, dry
• Cultivation area: DO Penedes
• Winery - Producer: Pares Balta
• Grape varieties: Xarel lo and Sauvignon Blanc
• Expansion: in stainless steel tank
• Bottler: Pares Balta
• Content: 0.75
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2021
• Shelf life: up to 4 years from vintage
• Grape variety: Xarel-Lo and Sauvignon Blanc
• Alcohol 13% Vol.
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergen warning: contains sulfites
• Organic wine certified ES-ECO-019-CT
• We obtain this biodynamic wine directly from Pares Balta, Masia Can Balta, S/N, 08796 Pacs del Penedès, Barcelona,  Spain< /li>

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Parés Baltà, Penedès DO, COSMIC, biodynamic wine, white, 2021, from €12.60

The Parés Baltà Penedès DO Mas Elena is a blend of multiple grape varieties that manages fruit and oak, softness , velvety suppleness and endurance. Kudos to the winemaker Maria Elena Jiminez!

Organic wine - profile

• Colour: intense red with blue reflections
• Nose: The fruity aromas have an almost explosive effect on the olfactory organ. Notes from the barrel aging are added, reminiscent of liquorice and spices and dry Mediterranean herbs, increasing the complexity and attractiveness.
• Mouth: The first impression is elegant and fresh. Later it becomes fleshy and structured, with a long aftertaste. In the later phase, notes of red fruits are added, which harmonize very well with the aromas of the oak barrel aging and are perceived in a long aftertaste.
• Recommended serving temperature: 16° to 18° C.

Organic wine - preparation Parés Baltà, Penedès DO, Mas Elena, biodynamic wine, red

The three grape varieties are harvested by hand at the best time of ripeness. In the cellar, they are gently pressed separately and macerated with the berry skins for a week at 5°C. The subsequent fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 25 ° C.

The young wine does not mature for a few months in new barriques, but in barriques that have already been used for aging other wines for 2-3 years. This measure limits the influence of the toasted wood on the biodynamic red wine and emphasizes the fruity aromas.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Cultivation area: DO Penedes
• Winery - Producer: Pares Balta
• Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
• Fermentation: stainless steel tank
• Aging: 8 months in 2-3 year old Allier oak barrels
• Bottler: Pares Balta
• Content: 0.75
• Closure: natural cork
• Year: 2019
• Storage: up to 8 years from vintage
• Alcohol 13.5% Vol.
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergen warning contains sulfites
• Organic certified ES-ECO-019-CT
• We source this biodynamic wine directly from Pares Balta, Masia Can Balta, S/N, 08796 Pacs del Penedès, Barcelona,  Spain< /li>

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Parés Baltà, Penedès DO, INDIGENA, biodynamic wine, red, 2019, from €12.60

The name of this biodynamic wine Parés Baltà Penedès DO INDIGENA already suggests it. Autochthonous, genuine, at home here in the Mediterranean climate is the Garnacha vine, which is not easy to cultivate but is well adapted to the heat and drought. When you enjoy this red wine you will understand what I mean by that.

Biodynamic wine awarded

Jancis Robinson. 17/20 points.
Peñin Guide. 92/100 points and 5 stars for its great value for money.

Organic wine - profile

• Colour: bright garnet
• Nose: a potpourri of scents reminiscent of red fruits and red wild berries, spicy herbs, accompanied by the subtle aromas that this biodynamic wine adopted during its short stay in the wooden barrel.
• Mouth: overwhelming abundance of fruity flavors that are smooth and almost elegant. A red wine with personality that is worth exploring. Long, intense, fruity, balanced aftertaste with fine-grained, ripe tannins.
• Drinking recommendation:  15-17° C, can be combined in many ways with dishes.

   

Organic wine - preparation Parés Baltà, Penedès DO, INDIGENA, biodynamic wine, red

The Garnacha grapes with very small percentages of other varieties are harvested by hand and pressed with gravity. The fermentation of the mash at 20°C takes 2 weeks. During this process, the mash is pumped around daily so that the berry skins floating on the liquid are always wet and the colors and flavors contained in them can be extracted. After that, this biodynamic wine matures for a short time in French oak barrels that have already been used 1-2 times for other wines. The aim is to preserve characteristic fruity notes and give it only delicate and attractive nuances of oak barrel aging.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Cultivation area: DO Penedes
• Winery - Producer: Pares Balta
• Grape varieties: Garnacha
• Fermentation: stainless steel tank
• Aging: 8 months in 2-3 year old barriques
• Bottler: Pares Balta
• Content: 0.75
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2019
• Shelf life: up to 8 years from vintage
• Alcohol 14.5% Vol.
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergenes: contains sulfites
• Organic wine certified ES-ECO-019-CT
• We source this biodynamic wine directly from Pares Balta, Masia Can Balta, S/N, 08796 Pacs del Penedès, Barcelona,  Spain< /li>

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Pares Balta CAVA BLANCA CUSINE BRUT NATURE, biodynamischer Cava, from € 21,60

This Pares Balta CAVA BLANCA CUSINE BRUT NAT< strong>URE is a tribute to the women of the Parés Baltà winery. In particular to the youngest daughter Blanca of Joan Cusiné and his wife and oenologist María Elena, who was born in 2002. This was also the first vintage of these emblematic cavas, telling of the importance of cava for the winery and for the Cusiné family..

Awarded organic Cava

Falstaff Magazine. The best Spanish sparkling wines.
Wine Spectator Magazine. 90/100/100 points.
Peñin Guide. 93 points.

Organic Cava - Profile

• Colour: Golden yellow (due to long maturation)
• Nose: Intense scents reminiscent of dried fruits, crystallized honey and caramel, complemented by a delicate note of yeast from a freshly baked brioche added.
• Mouth: Elegant entry, firm in the mouth with very good acidity, silky soft, fine mousse, absolutely dry, but creamy on the palate, rich with a mineral, slightly salty note and a long finish. A cava with great class!
• Drinking recommendation: Serve this cava at 6-7° C.

Organic cava - preparation, Pares Balta, CAVA BLANCA CUSINE BRUT NATURE

The grapes, harvested manually, are collected in small boxes and immediately taken to the winery to avoid their oxidation.

There, the Chardonnay and Xarello grapes are pressed separately and fermented in stainless steel tanks at 16 °C.

The Pinot Noir variety is vinified on the yeast for 2 months, during which time it is poured over 3 times a week.

After the first fermentation, the second fermentation in the bottle follows the traditional method, lasting 80 months.

The organic cava at a glance

• Wine type: cava, sparkling wine, white
• Wine-growing region: Penedes
• Bodega - Producer: Pares Balta
• Grape variety: Xarel lo and the classic Champagne varieties, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
• First fermentation: in small temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks
• Second fermentation and aging: 80 months in bottle
• Bottle filling: Pares Balta
• Quantity: 0.75L
• Shelf life: 10 years
• Analysis: Alcohol at 12%,
• Allergens: Contains sulphites
• Vegan
• Certified ES-ECO-019-CT
• We source this biodynamic cava directly from Pares Balta, Masia Can Balta, S/N, 08796 Pacs del Penedès, Barcelona, Spain

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Pares Balta CAVA BRUT, biodynamic sparkling wine, white, from € 13.60

The Pares Balta CAVA BRUT is a young fresh and lively sparkling wine - sparkling wine in classic  Bottle fermentation as champagne is made at Pares Balta winery from biodynamically grown grapes. In Germany it would be called a Winzersekt. Considering the effort required for it, its price is very moderate.

Biodynamic Cava - Profile

• Colour: pale yellow with bright yellow reflections
• Nose: delicate aromas of fresh pears and apples with a hint of yeast, as you sometimes notice in a yeast-baked product that is still warm. added.
• Mouth: Fresh and lively on the palate, with fruity notes dominating. Light and supple, with a pleasant finish.
  This cava was made from the three traditional Penedès varieties: Parellada, Macabeu and Xarel·lo. The Parellada from the highest mountains in the region provides the freshness, the Macabeu for the fruit and the Xarel lo for the body. The three varieties complement each other and create a perfect synergy of aromas and freshness.
• Drinking recommendation: Serve this cava at 6-7° C.

Biodynamic Cava Brut - Preparation, Pares Balta, sparkling wine, white

The grapes are harvested manually and gently pressed as soon as they arrive at the winery. Spontaneous fermentation begins immediately afterwards in stainless steel tanks. It lasts 14 days at a temperature of 16°C.

The second fermentation is carried out in bottles like champagne and lasts at least 12 months.

The Biodynamic Cava at a glance

• Wine type: cava, sparkling wine, white
• Wine-growing region: Penedes
• Bodega - Producer: Pares Balta
• Grape variety: Parellada, Macabeu and Xarel lo.
• First fermentation: in small temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks
• Second fermentation and aging: 12 months in bottle
• Bottle filling: Pares Balta
• Quantity: 0.75L
• Drinking recommendation: now up to 5 years from delivery
• Analysis: alcohol in 11.5%,
• Allergens: Contains sulphites
• Vegan
• Certified ES-ECO-019-CT
• Member of the Demeter Association
• We source this biodynamic cava directly from Pares Balta, Masia Can Balta, S/N, 08796 Pacs del Penedès, Barcelona, Spain

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