The Parés Baltà wines are made from grapes grown on our own five estates and are cultivated in an ecological way. The estates have a great variety of microclimates, a mosaic of different soils, and are suitable for different grape varieties.
Parés Baltà
Les Valls-Les Torres
Els Pujols
La Torreta
This estate is situated in the Natural Parks of Garraf and Foix and is used exclusively for red grapes.
Hisenda Miret
Parés Baltà
This is the estate that surrounds the winery. The old cellars, dating back to 1790, are now undergoing a mayor restoration.
Soil Characteristics
Calcareous soil with clay. Deep and 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 a historically important property in the Penedés with more than 500 years of tradition. Here you will also find 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 tones.
Location
Sant Martí Sarroca
Altitude
298-325 m
Inclination
5 – 15 %
Wines made from grapes of this vineyard
Hisenda Miret, Marta de Baltà, Electio, Mas Elena, Mas Irene and Amphora.
Les Valls-Les Torres
From this estate springs Foix River, the most important river in Penedès. It is here surrounded by old terraces that were used for growing red grape varieties for centuries up until the Phylloxera (wine pest). The terraces have been restored and taken into use again for wine growing.
Soil Characteristics
Calcareous soil in the lower areas, poor but well drained and with steep slopes and rocky elements.
In the higher areas clay and limestone.
Grape varieties
Parellada, Gewürstraminer, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Tempranillo, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Mencia, Garnatxa Blanca, Garnatxa Negra.
Characteristics of the wines
Aromatic and elegant.
Location
Torrelles de Foix i Pontons
Altitude
366-720 m
Inclination
15 – 35 %
Wines made from grapes of this vineyard
Ginesta, Blanca Cusiné, Rosa Cusiné, Cuvée de Carol, Indigena Blanc, Indigena Rosat, Indigena Negre and Music.
Els Pujols
This is the estate where the Cusiné family started with viticulture and winemaking. The Torre dels Pujols masia (manor) is situated here, at the top of the vineyard.
Soil Characteristics
Clay. Shallow and well drained with low retention of water. This limits any excessive 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 situated in the Natural Parks of Garraf and Foix and is used exclusively for red grapes.
Soil Characteristics
Calcareous soil rich in marine fossils.
Shallow with rocky elements and steep slopes that limit the growth of the vines, concentrating the grapes.
Grape varieties
Ull de llebre, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Touriga Nacional.
Characteristics of the wines
Aromatic and elegant.
Location
Santa Margarida i els Monjos
Altitude
388-258 m
Inclination
10 – 25 %
Wines made from grapes of this vineyard
Dominio Cusine, Absis, Mas Irene and Mas Elena.
