# Indigena Red (2020)

- **Producer:** Parés Baltà
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Grenache
- **Region:** Catalonia, Spain
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €25
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 15–17 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red plum, black plum, black cherry, raspberry, red cherry

## About this wine

The Parés Baltà Indigena Red 2020 is a red wine from the Penedès region of Catalonia, Spain. Produced by Parés Baltà, a winery with a history dating back to 1790, this wine is made from biodynamically grown Grenache grapes. The estate cultivates its vines across five premium estates, adhering to strict biodynamic farming practices. The winemaking philosophy centers on minimal intervention, allowing the natural expression of the grape and the unique characteristics of the Penedès terroir to come to the forefront.

## Interesting facts

- Certified biodynamic by Demeter.
- Minimal intervention winemaking.
- Grenache grapes from five premium estates.
- Vegan-friendly wine.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ tannins and body complement the protein in meats, while its fruitiness can balance richer sauces. Its freshness can cut through the richness of creamy dishes and stand up to herbaceous notes.

## Wine making process

The Indigena Red is produced from hand-harvested Grenache grapes grown using biodynamic farming methods. Following gentle pressing, the grapes undergo fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 20°C for two weeks, with daily cap management. The wine is then aged for a short period in French oak barrels, a mix of new and second-year, to preserve its fruity essence. The overall approach emphasizes minimal intervention throughout the winemaking process.