White Wine Parés Baltà Calcari 2021
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As its name suggests, Parés Baltà Calcari is made from vines grown in a calcareous soil which provides a particular minerality to the wine.
The vines are located at an altitude of 230 metres above sea level. Climate is purely Mediterranean.
A varietal Xarel·lo, this Spanish white wine is produced by the Parés Baltà winery.
Meticulously harvested and macerated for a period of 4 hours, this organic white wine from Penedès was fermented in stainless steel tanks for over a period of 3 weeks at a controlled temperature.
Finally, Parés Baltà Calcari 2021 was aged for a period of 3 months on its lees with daily stirrings.
Pair this young white wine with shrimp and light dishes.
Appearance | The white wine Parés Baltà Calcari is medium straw with some greenish glints. |
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Nose | This organic Xarel·lo suggests aromas of citrus, particularly ripe pomelo, with notions of white flowers, aromatic herbs and some deep mineral undertones. |
Palate | This white wine from Parés Baltà has a medium body, a tense acidity and great freshness. Citrus, some iodized nuances, and remembrances of bitter herbs. Excellent balance and medium finish. |
Our personal opinion | Easy to drink, but not trivial, Parés Baltà Calcari 2021 pairs well with appetizers, paellas and seafood dishes. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Parés Baltà Calcari 2019: Enterwine 90. Decanter WWA 2021 - 86 points and Bronze Medal. Parés Baltà Calcari 2018: Enterwine 89. Parés Baltà Calcari 2017: Enterwine 90. Parés Baltà Calcari 2016: Enterwine 91. Parés Baltà Calcari 2015: Peñín 90. |
Year | 2021 |
Type | White |
D.O. | Penedès |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 8-10ºC |
Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | Yes |
Organic | Yes |
Ageing | On lees |
Type of ageing | Months mixing in stainless steel |
Number of months aged in Barrels | 3 |
Enterwine's Score | 90 |
Media rating | 90 |
Other guides | Bronze Medal Decanter WWA 2021 |
Mono-Varietal | Xarel·lo |
Pairings | Aperitif, Baked whitefish, bluefish, Cod, Curred fish, Full salads, Goat cheese, Grilled fish, Grilled whitefish, Pasta with fish, Rice with fish, Smoked foods, Soup and rice, Whitefish salads |
Taste | Fresh and dry, Light, easy to drink, Silky and intense |
Occasion | Aperitif, Appetizer, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Reunion with colleagues |