Parés Baltà, Satèl·lit Carinyena Blanca, 2023
Parés Baltà, Satèl·lit Carinyena Blanca, 2023
- White Still
- 75.0cl
- 12.0%
- Organic
- Biodynamic
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Carinyena Blanca
Parés Baltà Satèl·lit Carinyena Blanca 2023 shines a light on one of Catalonia’s rarest native grape varieties. Produced by the pioneering, family-owned Parés Baltà, this organic wine comes from high-altitude vineyards in Penedès, where cooler temperatures help preserve freshness and precision. The estate has long championed indigenous varieties, and Satèl·lit is part of its mission to recover and celebrate grapes that might otherwise have been lost.
The 2023 vintage is bright, energetic and wonderfully distinctive. Aromas of white peach, citrus blossom and ripe pear mingle with subtle notes of fennel and Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, there's impressive texture balanced by crisp acidity, with flavours of lemon zest, stone fruit and a gentle saline edge carrying through to a long, refreshing finish. Characterful yet approachable, it's a fascinating expression of a little-known variety and a testament to Parés Baltà's innovative spirit.
A brilliant match for grilled sea bass, monkfish skewers or a saffron-infused seafood paella, where the wine's freshness and subtle savoury notes can really shine.
- ❖ ABV: 12.0%
Grapes
Carinyena Blanca
Vintage report
The 2023 growing season in Penedès was shaped by the broader Mediterranean pattern that affected much of Spain: a dry, warm year with summer heat that put real pressure on water reserves, particularly in the lower-altitude vineyards. Growers with access to higher plots in the Alt Penedès had the better of it, as cooler nights helped preserve freshness and slow the final push to ripeness. It was a year that demanded attentive canopy management and careful timing at harvest — those who picked with precision were rewarded; those who waited too long found concentration tipping into heaviness.
The resulting wines lean ripe and generous, with whites from Xarel·lo and Macabeu showing real body and texture alongside their characteristic grip. Cava, where extended lees ageing can offset the riper base wines, looks well suited to 2023. Reds from Garnatxa and Sumoll have a warmth to them that makes them approachable now, though better examples have the structure to hold until 2027 or 2028. Drink the whites young and lively; give the reds a little patience.
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