Parés Baltà, Satèl·lit Carinyena Blanca 2023
Parés Baltà, Satèl·lit Carinyena Blanca 2023 is a dry, full-bodied white from Carignan (Penedès, Spain), in the rich, round whites style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is little. Good with sausages, lamb, roast chicken, creamy pasta. Organic farming is mentioned by the merchant.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domaine La Cendrillon La Coume, VdF (organic) 2022 Domaine de la Cendrillon · Languedoc-Roussillon | £27.50 | |||
| Domaine des Senechaux Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc 2023 Domaine des Senechaux · Rhône | £35.41 | |||
| Grosset, Springvale Riesling 2022 Grosset · South Australia | £29.95 | |||
| Vinas de Sabor Douro Branco, Vale D Maria 2021 Quinta Vale D Maria · Douro | £28.50 |
White Carignan is one of those grapes that makes you do a double-take. Parés Baltà, one of Penedès most progressive organic estates, has bottled this rare mutation of the Carignan vine under their Satèl·lit label — a range dedicated to exploring the Catalan fringe. It's a wine that rewards curiosity: bright, saline, and alive with a stony mineral energy that feels more Atlantic than Mediterranean. The 2023 is in fine form right now. There's white peach and bitter citrus pith on the nose, then the palate delivers a satisfying grip and a slightly waxy texture before a long, herb-tinged finish. It's a white for people who find most whites a bit too polite. *Amongst Tim Atkin's Best Catalunyan Whites of the Year*