Parés Baltà wines come from grapes grown on our own estates and they are cultivated in an ecological way. We identify 5 estates that have a great variety of microclimates and different soils, suitable for the cultivation of different grape varieties.
Parés Baltà
This is the estate that surrounds the winery. The old cellar dates back to 1790 and so has more than 220 years of history.
Les Valls-Les Torres
From this estate borns Foix river, the most important in Penedès region. It is surrounded by old terraces that were used for growing red grape varieties centuries ago, until Phylloxera arrived (wine pest). Some years ago we restored the terraces for wine growing.
Els Pujols
This is the estate where the family Cusiné started to elaborate wines and cavas.
La Torreta
This estate is located within the Natural Parks of Garraf and Foix and it has exclusively red grapes.
Hisenda Miret
This is one of the most emblematic properties in Penedès region, with more than 500 years of tradition.
Parés Baltà
This is the estate that surrounds the winery. The old cellar dates back to 1790 and so has more than 220 years of history.
Soil Characteristics
Calcareous soil with clay. Deep, with low permeability and good retention of water.
Grape varieties
Macabeu, Chardonnay, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon.
Characteristics of the wines
Rich and complex.
Location
Pacs del Penedès
Altitude
210-235 m
Inclination
2 – 5 %
Wines made from grapes of this vineyard
Calcari.
Hisenda Miret
This is one of the most emblematic properties in Penedès region, with more than 500 years of tradition. Here there is also the hermitage of Sant Sadurni.
Soil Characteristics
Calcareous soil and clay. The roots of the vines go down deep and thus, the vines are well prepared for dry periods.
Grape varieties
Garnatxa, Xarel·lo, Macabeu, Syrah, Merlot, Muscat.
Characteristics of the wines
Rich, round and with mineral notes.
Location
Sant Martí Sarroca
Altitude
298-325 m
Inclination
5 – 15 %
Wines made from grapes of this vineyard
Marta de Baltà, Hisenda Miret, Mas Irene, Electio, Amphora, Cuvée de Carol and Mas Elena.
Les Valls-Les Torres
From this estate borns Foix river, the most important in Penedès region. It is surrounded by old terraces that were used for growing red grape varieties centuries ago, until Phylloxera arrived (wine pest). Some years ago we restored the terraces for wine growing.
Soil Characteristics
Calcareous soil in the lower areas, poor but well drained, with steep slopes and very rocky areas.
In the higher areas there is clay and limestone.
In the higher areas there is clay and limestone.
Grape varieties
Parellada, Xarel·lo, Gewürztraminer, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Tempranillo, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Mencia, Garnatxa Blanca, Garnatxa Negra.
Characteristics of the wines
Aromatics and elegants.
Location
Torrelles de Foix & Pontons
Altitude
366-720 m
Inclination
15 – 35 %
Wines made from grapes of this vineyard
Ginesta, Music Blanc, Cuvée de Carol, Blanca Cusiné, Rosa Cusiné, Indigena Blanc, Indigena Rosat, Indigena Negre, Còsmic.
Els Pujols
This is the estate where the family Cusiné started to elaborate wines and cavas. Torre dels Pujols farmhouse is located at the top of the vineyards.
Soil Characteristics
Clay. Shallow and well drained with low retention of water which limits the growth of the vines.
Grape varieties
Macabeu, Chardonnay, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon.
Characteristics of the wines
Dense and full-bodied.
Location
Vilobí del Penedès
Altitude
250-295 m
Inclination
5 – 15 %
Wines made from grapes of this vineyard
Radix and Mas Elena.
La Torreta
This estate is located within the Natural Parks of Garraf and Foix and it has exclusively red grapes.
Soil Characteristics
Calcareous soil, rich in marine fossils.
Shallow and rocky, steep slopes that limit the growth of the vines. Thus, the concentration in the grapes is higher.
Shallow and rocky, steep slopes that limit the growth of the vines. Thus, the concentration in the grapes is higher.
Grape varieties
Ull de llebre, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Touriga Nacional.
Characteristics of the wines
Aromatics and elegants.
Location
Santa Margarida i els Monjos
Altitude
388-258 m
Inclination
10 – 25 %
Wines made from grapes of this vineyard
Dominio Cusiné, Absis, Mas Irene, Music Negre and Mas Elena.
