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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
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 Crisp Parellada is built for a Catalan tapas array of cold and warm bites.More wines for aperitifs and small plates →Find light tapas on TableJourney →
- Grilled prawns Saline shellfish and citrus-lifted Parellada are a casual classic.More wines for prawns and shrimp →
- Goat cheese ensalada Fresh goat cheese balances the wine's citrus drive.More wines for lamb →
- Seafood paella Saffron-rice seafood and bright Parellada keep the meal fresh.More wines for paella →Find seafood paella on TableJourney →
History
Mono-varietal Parellada from Pares Balta named for Joan Cusine's honeymoon period at the family estate. Biodynamic high-altitude plots.
- 2005First 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
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price everyday
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