Parés Baltà Cava Brut

Summertime + heat = the need for a refreshing, sparkling wine. Time for a great everyday, go-to is Cava. At 4.4g/L of sugar it’s a great alternative for those watching sugar levels.

This particular Cava is from the Peñedès region in Catalunya, Spain who makes 95% of Spain’s Cava. Cava is Spain’s answer to wines made in the same manner as Champagne, the Traditional Method. See this link for more details on Cava.

Parès Balta was founded in 1790. In 1970 the Cusine family took ownership with the 3rd generation managing it today. The vineyards are just 6 miles from the Baleric Sea with plantings. For instance, the Paralleda vines are 50 years old and located at the foothills of the Ancosa Mountains. The five estate vineyards are planted on stony, calcareous soils comprised of clay and marine fossils at elevation of 212 meters while the Paralleda is grown at 616 meters.. They are certified organic and biodynamically farmed.

This wine a blend of 62% Paralleda, 24% Macabeo and 14% Xarel-lo. It has been aged in stainless steel and spent 18 months on lees. The wine has aromas of pear, lemon, white peach and toast. Palate is dry with fine bubbles, medium intensity and finish with flavors of pear, lemon, white peach, apple, honeydew melon, minerals, white blossom, smokiness and toast. It’s lively and refreshing.

Pair with Manchego or Parmesan cheese, olives and salted almonds, prosciutto and melon or drink on it’s own well chilled.