# Parés Baltà Brut (NV)

- **Producer:** Parés Baltà
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Macabeo, Xarel·lo, Parellada
- **Region:** Catalonia, Spain
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 11.5%
- **Average price:** €18
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 6–8 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** apple, pear, blossom, brioche, pastry

## About this wine

Parés Baltà Brut is a non-vintage Cava, a sparkling white wine from the Penedès region of Catalonia, Spain. Produced by the family-owned winery Parés Baltà, it is a blend of Macabeo, Xarel·lo, and Parellada, traditional indigenous grape varieties of the Penedès. The winery is notable for its long-standing winemaking tradition, dating back to 1790, and its current management by the third generation of the Cusiné family. Parés Baltà is committed to organic and biodynamic farming practices, aiming to produce wines with character, concentration, elegance, and balance. The wine's distinctiveness stems from this blend of traditional varieties, its sustainable farming methods, and the family's enduring legacy.

## Interesting facts

- Parés Baltà is a pioneer in organic and biodynamic viticulture in Penedès.
- The winery has been family-run for over 200 years.
- This Cava was recognized by The New York Times as one of the world's best sparkling wines.
- The blend uses three traditional Catalan grape varieties.

## Food pairing

The wine's crisp acidity and subtle effervescence cut through richer textures and complement the natural salinity of seafood and cheeses. Its dry profile makes it versatile, pairing well with a range of appetizers and lighter dishes without overpowering delicate flavors.

## Wine making process

Parés Baltà Brut is produced using the traditional method, involving a first fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 16°C, followed by a second fermentation in the bottle. The grapes, Macabeo, Xarel·lo, and Parellada, are manually harvested. The wine then undergoes a minimum of 12 months of aging in the bottle on its lees. The winery employs organic and biodynamic farming practices across its estates in the Penedès region.