Mas Elena 2011

PARÉS BALTÀ

Mas Elena
2011

  • Organic
  • Biodynamic
  • Vegan
Country
Spain
Regulated designation
Denominación de origen (DO)
Region
Cataluna
Appellation
Penedès
Varietal(s)
Merlot 50 %
Cabernet Sauvignon 34 %
Cabernet Franc 16 %
Alcohol percentage
14.5%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Sugar content
2 g/l
Aging vessel type
French Oak barrels
Length of aging
8 months
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About this winery

Located in the Penedès region, Parés Baltà is a family-owned vineyard with a winemaking tradition dating back to 1790. Today, the estate produces a wide range of high-quality wines and cavas that have received numerous accolades both nationally and internationally. By continually focusing on quality, their goal is to produce some of the best and most interesting wines in the world.

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Production notes

Maceration and fermentation of the three varieties separately at a controlled temperature of 25° C for 18, 29, 31 and 23 days respectively. Malolactic fermentation with indigenous yeast. Eight months in French oak barrels from Allier forest.

Tasting notes

Intense red color with blue hints. On the nose aroma of red fruit with liquorice and spices. Elegant and fresh in the mouth. Good structure. Well integrated with the toast of the barrel. Long and pleasant finish. Serving temperature: 16 - 18° C.