Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: lemon blossom, white pear, almond skin, saline

Palate: citrus, fresh herb, mineral lift, light core

Mono-varietal Parellada from biodynamic high-altitude plots. Fresh, light, citrus-driven Penedes white.

What it pairs with

  • Light tapas Find light tapas on TableJourney →
    Crisp Parellada is built for a Catalan tapas array of cold and warm bites.
  • Grilled prawns
    Saline shellfish and citrus-lifted Parellada are a casual classic.
  • Goat cheese ensalada
    Fresh goat cheese balances the wine's citrus drive.
  • Seafood paella Find seafood paella on TableJourney →
    Saffron-rice seafood and bright Parellada keep the meal fresh.

History

Mono-varietal Parellada from Pares Balta named for Joan Cusine's honeymoon period at the family estate. Biodynamic high-altitude plots.

  1. 2005: First Honeymoon Parellada release

Facts

Producer
Pares Balta · visiting guide
Grapes
Parellada (100%)
Classification
DO Penedes
Oak
Stainless steel, no oak
ABV
12.0%
Price
EUR 12 to 18 at retail
Drinking window
1-5 from vintage
First vintage
2005
Biodynamic
Demeter Certified
Organic
CCPAE
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Honeymoon Parellada

What does Honeymoon Parellada taste like?

Lemon blossom, white pear, almond skin and saline on the nose; citrus, fresh herb, mineral lift and a light core on the palate. Light-bodied with high acidity.

When should I drink Honeymoon?

Drink 1 to 5 years from vintage. Best served young as a fresh aperitif.

Is Honeymoon vegan?

Yes. All Pares Balta wines are vegan and Demeter-certified biodynamic.

What food pairs with Honeymoon?

Light tapas is the canonical pairing. Grilled prawns, goat cheese ensalada, and seafood paella are equally strong.

What grapes are in Honeymoon?

100 percent Parellada, the lightest of the three indigenous Penedes varieties.

Tags

biodynamic biodynamic certified drink young dry high acid light body mood easygoing mood refreshing occasion aperitivo occasion picnic occasion summer old world organic pairs with aperitif pairs with shellfish pairs with vegetable forward pairs with white fish parellada price everyday still white value pick vegan

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