Parés Baltà, Indigena Garnatxa 2022
Parés Baltà, Indigena Garnatxa 2022 is a dry, full-bodied red from Grenache (Penedès, Spain), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are soft and acidity gentle; oak influence is little. Good with lamb, roast vegetables, steak, beef stew. Organic farming is mentioned by the merchant.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
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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.