Parés Baltà, Indigena Garnatxa 2022
Parés Baltà, Indigena Garnatxa 2022 is a dry, full-bodied red from Grenache, in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are soft and acidity gentle; oak influence is little. Good with lamb, roast vegetables, steak, barbecue. Organic farming is mentioned by the merchant. Cheapest offer £20.20 at Honest Grapes.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Collection Le Pur Sans Grenache Organic 2023 Chateau Saint Jacques D'albas · France | £21.95 | |||
| Domaine Yves Leccia, d'E Croce YL Rouge 2019 Domaine Yves Leccia | £22.80 | |||
| Envinate Albahra 2024 Envinate · Castilla-La Mancha | £24.59 | |||
| Cage Wines Grenache Noir 2024 | £25.00 |
Parés Baltà have been farming their Penedès estate organically for years, and the Indígena Garnatxa is one of their most characterful expressions: a pure, unadorned Garnacha that wears its Catalan roots proudly. The name says it all: indigenous, local, unapologetically itself. It's made to be drunk with pleasure and without ceremony, capturing the kind of bright, herb-flecked red-fruit energy that Garnacha does so well when it's not pushed too hard. We find it vivid and slightly wild, with dried thyme and crushed raspberry giving way to a palate that's light on its feet but not thin. The tannins have a pleasing, almost granular texture, and the finish stays fresh. Drink it slightly cool.