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Pares Balta Cava Rose PINK Organic NV Brut · Cava, Catalonia, Spain

Family Winery

We are a family winery with a long tradition of winemaking with origins stretching back to 1790, when the first vineyards were established on our estates in the Penedès, situated a short journey of just 30 km from the Mediterranean coast and Barcelona.

Our aim is to care for our vineyards in the best way we know to create organic wines and cava (Spanish sparkling wines) full of expression and the essence of our land. Land that for centuries has been dedicated to the cultivation of the vines.

Organic and Biodynamic Farming

Our passion for nature has always been the primary driving force to grow our vines organically, certified since 2002, and biodynamic since 2012.

Our estates benefit from a rich biodiversity thanks to the different cultivation and fertilization methods that we practice. We have our own flock of sheep to fertilize the soil and feed the land. We carefully tend to and employ our own bee hives to take care of the pollination process and help us to reinforce the Mediterranean.

Women Winemakers

The wives of Joan and Josep Cusiné, third generation of the family, were the winemakers of the family winery for more than 20 years. María Elena and Marta arrived at the family winery around the year 2000 after studying oenology at the University of Tarragona. Their arrival brought about a change in ideas and caused a revolution in the winery by innovating and experimenting with different varieties and winemaking methods. By combining innovation with tradition, they managed to make organic and biodynamic wines and sparkling wines full of character and expressiveness, capable of generating emotions.

Marta Casas, elected Best Winemaker of the Year 2024 by Master of Wine Tim Atkin, currently heads the winemaking department along with her husband Josep and brother-in-law Joan.

Winemaker Description

Pares Balta Cava Pink is smooth, refreshing and very graceful on the palate, packed with ripe, red berry fruit and balanced by a crisp, fresh acidity. Ideal for helping you to enjoy the summer sunshine. Or a rainy Tuesday evening!

Made using the traditional method developed in Champagne, this terrific Parés Baltà Pink Cava is quite stunning, and it is by far the best rosé Cava we've tasted for the price. This modern blend sees the traditional Xarel.lo component of white Cava replaced by 38% Garnatxa, alongside the 32% Parellada and 30% Macabeu.

Tasting Notes

Redcurrant color with a very good sparkling crown of bubbles. On the nose aroma of red fruit with a light floral notes. In the mouth it is appetizing and fresh with hints of redcurrant and raspberry. Long, sweet and pleasant finish. Serving temperature: 8 – 10°.

Details

• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Region: Cava, Catalonia, Spain
• Grapes: Garnatxa, Parellada, Macabeu
• Type: Sparkling
• Farming: Organic

Parés Baltà Brut Nature Cava Organic — Penedès, Spain NV

Parés Baltà is one of Catalónia's most respected organic estates, farming biodynamically in the Penedès with a deep commitment to indigenous varieties and traditional methods. Their Brut Nature Cava is made exclusively from the classic Cava trio — Xarel·lo, Parellada, and Macabeu — with an emphasis on Xarel·lo, the most characterful and site-expressive of the three. Produced via the traditional method with zero dosage, this is a bone-dry, gastronomic sparkling wine of genuine precision and integrity — the kind of Cava that earns its place alongside Champagne at the table.

The wine pours a pale gold with fine, persistent bubbles. The nose is fresh and inviting — green apple, citrus fruit, and a subtle brioche note from the lees aging. On the palate, it's medium-bodied with a crisp, enticing mouthfeel, superb fine bubbles, and a clean, refreshing, bone-dry finish. Excellent as an aperitif, and a natural match for crema catalana — the local cousin of crème brûlée — a pairing that showcases the wine's precision beautifully.

"This might have been a classic Cava, if all Cavas were farmed organically and made with as much care. Instead, it stands out — fresh, lively and dry." — Eric Asimov, The New York Times

• Producer: Parés Baltà, Penedès, Cataluña, Spain
• Style: Brut Nature Cava (zero dosage)
• Appellation: Cava DO
• Blend: Xarel·lo, Parellada, Macabeu
• Method: Traditional method, certified organic
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Green apple, citrus, brioche, fine bubbles, bone-dry finish
• Best Paired With: Aperitif, oysters, grilled fish, crema catalana, light tapas

Organic, zero-dosage Cava from one of Penedès' most committed estates — NYT-endorsed, traditionally made, and priced for every celebration.

Parés Baltà has been farming the Penedès since the 18th century, and today it is one of Catalonia’s most respected organic estates. Materia Prima — Spanish for “raw ingredients” — is their love letter to Xarel·lo in its most elemental form: a Pétillant Naturel made by the Méthode Ancestrale, the oldest sparkling wine method in existence. No second fermentation, no disgorgement, no additions. The wine is bottled mid-fermentation, trapping natural CO₂ from the first and only fermentation. The result is a hazy, living, gloriously unfiltered sparkling wine that feels like the vineyard in a glass.

Pale golden and lightly cloudy, the 2024 opens with an expressive bouquet of citrus blossom, quince, white pear, and apricot. The bubbles are gentle and creamy — softer than traditional method sparkling, with a playful fizz that animates without overwhelming. The palate is vivacious and dry, with bright, saline acidity and a long, refreshing finish that calls for another pour. 100% organically farmed Xarel·lo from the Penedès. Vegan. Serve well chilled.

• Producer: Parés Baltà, Penedès, Catalonia, Spain
• Style: Pétillant Naturel (Pét-Nat), Méthode Ancestrale
• Appellation: Penedès DO, Catalonia
• Varietal: 100% Xarel·lo
• Farming: Organic | Vegan
• Appearance: Hazy, undisgorged — natural yeast sediment present
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Citrus blossom, quince, white pear, apricot, creamy bubbles, saline finish
• Food Pairings: Raw oysters, ceviche, grilled prawns, anchovies, fried calamari, fresh goat cheese

Ancient method, living wine — Materia Prima is Catalonia’s most delicious argument for natural sparkling.

Parés Baltà · Penedès · 2021

Parés Baltà Mas Petit 2021 is an organic red blend from Penedès, Catalonia, combining the floral freshness of Garnacha with the body and structure of Cabernet Sauvignon. Generous dark fruit, creamy tannins and a gentle oak influence make it an inviting red for relaxed meals and gatherings.

Dark cherry and plum mingle with earthy notes, vanilla, baking spice and a touch of licorice. Cold maceration and fermentation in stainless steel precede finishing in oak, framing the fruit without overshadowing it. The result is a rounded, velvety wine with a vibrant, fruity and chocolaty finish.

Woman Winemaker!

Expert Review · Vintage 2021

James Suckling, 91 Points | A well-balanced and flavorful blend of garnatxa and cabernet. Dark cherries, plums and earth aromas mingle on the nose and follow through to a medium body with creamy tannins. Vibrant with a fruity and chocolaty finish. From organically grown grapes. Vegan. Drink now.

Winemaker Description

Rhone meets Bordeaux in Penedes. The Cab here provides the body and power, Grenache for the florality and freshness. A cold maceration and fermentation in stainless before finishing in oak. Rich, velvety, dark berry, vanilla, baking spice, and a touch of licorice lead the way. Very generous fruit, big body, framed nicely in oak without it taking a front seat. This is the big red that will appeal to many.

Food Pairings

Pair with grilled sausages, burgers, marinated flank steak or a hearty roast. For tapas, try jamón, chorizo or pâté; for a meat-free meal, roasted Mediterranean vegetables and portobello mushrooms are natural companions. Serve alongside Manchego or Gouda.

Details

• Producer: Parés Baltà
• Wine: Mas Petit
• Vintage: 2021
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Country: Spain
• Region: Catalonia
• Appellation: Penedès
• Grapes: Garnacha and Cabernet Sauvignon
• Type: Red wine
• Farming: Organic; biodynamic attribute listed
• Dietary Attribute: Vegan
• Winemaking: Cold maceration, stainless steel fermentation and oak finishing

Varieties

Winemaking

Parés Baltà Cosmic Blanc · Penedès · 2025

Cosmic brings together native Xarel·lo and Sauvignon Blanc in an organic white from Parés Baltà’s Les Valls-Les Torres estate. The producer describes vineyards at 600 meters above sea level within a Natural Park, with Sauvignon Blanc lending freshness to the blend. Its name pays tribute to the biodynamic viticulture practiced in the vineyards since 2012.

Flowers, white fruit and green apple lead the aromatic profile, with citrus and mineral accents. The palate combines green apple and white flowers with a dry, crisp texture, finishing with grapefruit and chamomile. Serve it with fresh salads, rice dishes, white fish, sushi or soft cheeses.

Producer Description

Within the vineyards located on our Les Valls-Les Torres estate, at an altitude of 600m above sea level and within a Natural Park, grow grapes of the native xarel-lo variety, the flagship variety of the Penedès. With these grapes we make the organic white wine Cosmic. Our freshest and most perfumed xarel-lo thanks to its coupage of the Sauvignon blanc variety, which gives it freshness, creating a perfect balance between the two varieties.

The name of this wine, Cosmic, is a tribute to the biodynamic viticulture that we have been practising in our vineyards since 2012, an agriculture based on a holistic, systemic and pure vision of agriculture in which, among other influences, the moon, stars and planets are taken into account.

Parés Baltà · Producer Description

Winemaker Description

Very intense aroma, flowers, white fruits and green apple with a citric and mineral touch. The palate is full of nuances - green apple and white flower flavours merge with a deeply mineral quality that extends into a dry, crisp texture. The wine finishes with hints of grapefruit and chamomile. Wonderful.

Pair with fresh salads, rice dishes, white fish, sushi and soft cheeses.

Parés Baltà · Winemaker Description

At a glance

• Producer: Parés Baltà
• Wine: Cosmic Blanc
• Vintage: 2025
• Origin: Penedès, Catalonia, Spain
• Grapes: Xarel·lo and Sauvignon Blanc
• Style: Dry, crisp white wine
• Viticulture: Organic; producer describes biodynamic practices since 2012
• Size: 750ml
• Pairings: Fresh salads, rice dishes, white fish, sushi and soft cheeses

A floral, citrus-bright Penedès white with a crisp mineral edge.

Parés Baltà · Penedès, Spain · 2025 · 750ml

Cosmic Blanc brings together native Xarel·lo and Sauvignon Blanc in an aromatic white from Penedès. The producer describes vineyards on its Les Valls-Les Torres estate, at 600 meters above sea level within a Natural Park, where Xarel·lo provides the foundation and Sauvignon Blanc adds freshness.

The name Cosmic pays tribute to the biodynamic viticulture Parés Baltà has practiced since 2012. The producer identifies this wine as organic, biodynamic and suitable for vegans, with organic certification by CCPAE and biodynamic certification by Demeter.

Tasting Notes

Pale yellow in the glass, with intense aromas of flowers and white fruit accented by citrus and mineral notes. Fresh and smooth on the palate, it carries floral and citrus flavors, lively acidity and a long finish.

Winemaker Description

Parés Baltà: Hand harvest. After a light pellicular maceration of 4 hours, the grapes are gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel vats for 18 days at an average temperature of 16 °C. The wine is kept in contact with the lees for 3 months with daily batonnage.

Wine suitable for vegans.

Wine made from biodynamic grapes and minimal intervention in the cellar.

Expert Review

Vinography, Alder Yarrow : “Cosmic smells of melting snow, white flowers and green apple. On the palate, green apple and white flower flavours merge with a deeply mineral quality that extends into a dry, tannic texture. The wine finishes with hints of grapefruit and camomile. Wonderful.”

Pairing & Serving

Pair with fresh salads, rice dishes, white fish, sushi or soft cheeses. The producer recommends serving between 10°C and 12°C.

Wine Details

• Producer: Parés Baltà
• Wine: Cosmic Blanc
• Vintage: 2025
• Region: Penedès, Catalonia, Spain
• Grapes: Xarel·lo and Sauvignon Blanc
• Winemaking: Hand harvested; stainless-steel fermentation; three months on the lees with daily bâtonnage
• Farming: Organic and biodynamic, as identified by the producer
• Vegan: Yes, as identified by the producer
• Size: 750ml

An aromatic Penedès white for fresh seafood, bright salads and relaxed meals.

Materia Prima Orange Wine Xarel·lo — Penedès, Cataluña 2024

Materia Prima is a project from the Parés Baltà family — one of Penedès' most committed organic and biodynamic estates — dedicated to exploring the full expressive potential of their indigenous varieties through natural, minimal-intervention winemaking. This Orange Wine is produced entirely from biodynamically grown Xarel·lo and Sauvignon Blanc, vinified with extended skin contact in the traditional amber wine style. The result is a wine of genuine complexity and character: pale amber, slightly cloudy, and full of the kind of textural depth that only skin-contact winemaking can produce.

The 2024 pours a pale amber with a slight natural haze. The nose is aromatic and layered — citrus peel, tropical fruit, and compote with a subtle oxidative complexity from the skin contact. On the palate, it's surprisingly approachable — fine structure, pleasant density, and gentle tannins that give it grip without austerity. The finish is long and complex, with a lingering savory-mineral thread that rewards attention. Simple to drink, but full of incredible skill.

"Simple to drink but full of incredible skill — a must-try for anyone who enjoys Orange Wines." — Materia Prima

• Producer: Materia Prima (Parés Baltà), Penedès, Cataluña, Spain
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Penedès DO
• Blend: Xarel·lo & Sauvignon Blanc
• Style: Orange Wine (extended skin contact)
• Farming: Certified Biodynamic
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Citrus peel, tropical fruit, compote, fine tannins, long complex finish
• Best Paired With: Chorizo tortilla, marinated anchovies, peas and cod salad, aged cheeses, charcuterie

A biodynamic orange wine from one of Penedès' most forward-thinking estates — textured, complex, and a perfect introduction to skin-contact wine.

Gratavinum · 2πr · Priorat · Organic · 2023

Gratavinum 2πr 2023 brings preserved red fruit, toasty oak and a mineral finish to an organic red blend from Priorat. Deep purple with ruby tinges, it opens softly before revealing ripe tannins, volume and acidity, finishing with a long, fresh aftertaste.

Producer & Origin

The Cusiné family launched Gratavinum in Gratallops in 2003. The name combines Gratallops with the Latin word Vinum, while 2πr refers to the perimeter of a circle and the wine's aim of bringing Priorat character together with softness, balance and fruit.

Winery by Cusiné Family

In 2003, Joan and Josep Cusiné together with their wives MªElena Jiménez and Marta Casas (winemakers in Parés Baltà) and the winemaker Jordi Fernandez, started a new and exciting project in Priorat region. That was the begining of Gratavinum whose name comes from the contraction of Gratallops (the name of the village where the winery is located) and Vinum, which means wine in Latin, in homage to the Romans, who introduced the cultivation of vines in the region many centuries ago.

Winemaker Description · Vintage 2023

2πr2023
An organic red wine made in Priorat. The perfect roundness
2 πr, the perimeter of a circle. In the elaboration of this wine we have brought the unique character of Priorat terroir together with the softness, balance and fruitiness of our grapes.

An ideal wine for wine-lovers to be enjoyed with the traditional Mediterranean cuisine.

Tasting Notes
Deep purple with ruby tinges. Aromatic intensity and complexity with explicit presence of preserved red fruit well balanced with the touch of toasty notes from the oak. The entry is soft, but it changes showing unpolished ripen tannins together with good volume and acidity. Fruity notes with a mineral character at the end of the mouth. Long and fresh aftertaste.

Evolution
In good conditions of this bottle will evolve positively for at least the next 7 years.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Follow the producer's Mediterranean direction with roast lamb, grilled meats, mushroom dishes or a hearty vegetable stew.

Details

• Producer: Gratavinum, Cusiné family
• Wine: 2πr / 2PIR
• Vintage: 2023
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Country: Spain
• Region: Catalonia
• Appellation: Priorat
• Grapes: Grenache, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah
• Type: Red wine
• Farming Attribute: Organic