In the glass
Aroma: red plum, raspberry, violet, spice
Palate: red berry, smooth tannin, fresh herb, saline lift
Biodynamic everyday Penedes red from Pares Balta. Garnacha-Cabernet blend with fresh red-fruit profile.
What it pairs with
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Catalan butifarra grilled
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Local sausage and red-berried Garnacha-Cabernet are an easy pairing. -
Pa amb tomaquet with charcuterie
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Bread, tomato and cured meat sit naturally with mid-weight Catalan reds. -
Wood-fired pizza
Tomato-based pizza and red-berry profile pair easily. -
Charcuterie board
Cured meats and fresh red-berried blends share casual register.
History
Everyday Penedes red from biodynamic Pares Balta estate, made for accessible pricing and casual drinking.
- 2004 — First Mas Petit release
- 2013 — Pares Balta becomes Demeter-certified biodynamic across all 200 hectares
Facts
- Producer
- Pares Balta
- Grapes
- Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Classification
- DO Penedes
- Oak
- Short ageing in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 12 to 18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2004
- Biodynamic
- Demeter Certified
- Organic
- CCPAE
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Mas Petit
What does Mas Petit taste like?
Red plum, raspberry, violet and spice on the nose; red berry, smooth tannin, fresh herb and a saline lift on the palate. Medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity.
When should I drink Mas Petit?
Drink 2 to 7 years from vintage. Built for fresh, near-term drinking with a brief 15 to 20 minute decant.
Is Mas Petit vegan?
Yes. All Pares Balta wines are vegan; the estate has been Demeter-certified biodynamic since 2013.
What food pairs with Mas Petit?
Catalan butifarra is the canonical pairing. Pa amb tomaquet with charcuterie, wood-fired pizza, and a charcuterie board are equally strong.
What grapes are in Mas Petit?
Garnacha and Cabernet Sauvignon blend from biodynamic estate vineyards.