The well known wine crític Eric Asimov has made a selection of the 12 best sparkling wines in the world, excluding Champagne. The only Spanish sparkling wine has been the biodynamic Brut Nature from Parés Baltà, made by the Cusiné Family in Pacs del Penedès.
The sparkling wine Parés Baltà Brut Nature has been featured on a list published by the North American newspaper “The New York Times” on the 21st of December 2023, where wine crític Eric Asimov explains his selection of affordable sparkling wines from around the world to celebrate the holidays, among them there is only one Spanish sparkling wine.
The crític when confectioning the list of his 12 favourite sparkling wines, has chosen Cava BRUT NATURE, from Parés Baltà, made with the varieties that form the traditional Penedès coupage: Xarel·lo, Macabeu and Parellada given by the biodynamic agriculture that the winery has applied for many years. The writer defines it as “an excellent Cava”. Asimov highlights the care with which the winery works and descrives the wine as “fresh, lively and dry”.
Every year this renowned wine critic creates a list of sparkling wines to celebrate the holidays. This year he has selected 12 sparkling wines from around the world, excluding champagne due to its elevated price, and affirms “fortunately, nowadays great sparkling wines are made in all the wine regions around the world “and adds “that’s why I decided to seek out distinctive sparkling wines that provided satisfying alternatives to Champagne. I found 12 that were exceptional… from producers who put a lot of care and effort into making magnificent wines.”
At the heart of the family’s winemaking philosophy lies a profound commitment to the land and a strong respect for the fruits it produces. That’s why Parés Baltà has always chosen to farm organically –biodynamic since 2013 – and use as little interference as possible in the winemaking process. This approach results in well-balanced wines that capture the unique flavors of the native and ancient grapes and the special land where they grow.
We are honoured to be able to share this recognition with all of you and we hope to see you soon in the winery to make a toast together.
