{"id":167900,"date":"2024-02-14T13:33:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T12:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paresbalta.com\/?p=167900"},"modified":"2024-05-14T11:58:59","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T09:58:59","slug":"marta-casas-from-pares-balta-recognized-as-winemaker-of-the-year-by-tim-atkin-mw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paresbalta.com\/en\/marta-casas-from-pares-balta-recognized-as-winemaker-of-the-year-by-tim-atkin-mw\/","title":{"rendered":"Marta Casas from Par\u00e9s Balt\u00e0 recognized as \u2018Winemaker of the Year\u2019 by Tim Atkin MW"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Marta Casas, from Par\u00e9s Balt\u00e0, has been awarded the prestigious title of \u2018Winemaker of the Year\u2019 by the renowned British wine writer and Master of Wine, Tim Atkin, in his long-awaited first report on Catalan wines \u2018Special Report Catalonia 2024<\/a>\u2019. This well-deserved accolade highlights Marta Casas\u2019 dedication to winemaking, representing a family of winegrowers from Pacs del Pened\u00e8s, whose history in vine growing dates back to 1790.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fintan Kerr, responsible of the Catalan Special Report, described this recognition as follows: “We were looking for consistency in all the wines of a winery, that’s why we gave this award to Par\u00e9s Balt\u00e0 that has an impressive quality in all its line of wines<\/strong>. There is no lack of anything. All the wines are very good”.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hailing from the picturesque town of Vilanova i la Geltr\u00fa, Marta Casas, alongside her husband Josep and brother-in-law Joan, proudly represents the third generation of a family that started bottling its own wines in 1970.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marta expresses her gratitude, stating, \u201cThis recognition is a testament to the collective effort shared with the Cusin\u00e9 family and our entire team, who work tirelessly to craft wines that reflect our passion and the essence of our land<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Marta’s journey into winemaking began during her time studying Pharmacy at Barcelona University from 1995 to 2000. During her studies she met her future husband, Josep Cusin\u00e9. It was during this period that her fascination with the world of wine ignited. Driven by her passion, Marta pursued studies in oenology, ultimately becoming one of the head winemakers at the cellar. Encouraged by the Cusin\u00e9 family and together with her sister-in-law, Maria Elena, Marta spearheaded a revolution <\/strong>in winemaking practices, prioritizing wines that honored the unique terroir, aiming for maximum character and identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the span of two decades, Marta and the family have curated a remarkable collection of terroir-driven wines within the DO Pened\u00e8s, including Electio <\/a>(100% Xarel\u00b7lo), Hisenda Miret<\/a> (100% Red Grenache), and Sat\u00e8l\u00b7lit<\/a> (100% White Carignan), alongside offerings within the DO Cava \u2013 Blanca Cusin\u00e9, Rosa Cusin\u00e9, and Cuv\u00e9e de Carol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the heart of the family’s winemaking philosophy lies a profound commitment to the land<\/strong> and a strong respect for the fruits it produces. That’s why Par\u00e9s Balt\u00e0 has always chosen to farm organically \u2013biodynamic 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Marta Casas, from Par\u00e9s Balt\u00e0, has been awarded the prestigious title of \u2018Winemaker of the Year\u2019 by the renowned British wine writer and Master of Wine, Tim Atkin….<\/p>\n

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