{"id":7461,"date":"2020-01-10T13:30:54","date_gmt":"2020-01-10T11:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/pares-balta-organic-wines\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T09:36:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T06:36:42","slug":"pares-balta-organic-wines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/en\/pares-balta-organic-wines\/","title":{"rendered":"Par\u00e9s Balt\u00e0 Organic Wines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Par\u00e9s Balt\u00e0 organic winery is a centuries-old family business.<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"632\" height=\"842\" class=\"wp-image-2290\" src=\"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/small_20170412_141042-632x842.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/small_20170412_141042-632x842.jpg 632w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/small_20170412_141042-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/small_20170412_141042-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/small_20170412_141042-445x593.jpg 445w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/small_20170412_141042-398x531.jpg 398w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/small_20170412_141042-443x590.jpg 443w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/small_20170412_141042.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/paresbalta.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Par\u00e9s Balt\u00e0<\/strong><\/a> winery was founded in 1790 and remains a family business to this day. The first vines around the estate were planted in 1790, and nearly 200 years later, in 1978, Joan Cusin\u00e9 Hill acquired the estate. Today, Par\u00e9s Balt\u00e0 winery is run by his grandchildren, Joan and Josep Cusin\u00e9 Carol, the sons of Joan and Maria. Winemaking is handled by Joan and Josep&#8217;s wives, Maria Elena Jim\u00e9nez and Marta Casas. Wine is made with great passion, and the charmingly delightful Cusin\u00e9 family warmly welcomes all wine lovers to their estate, located just a short distance from Barcelona.    <\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Some of the vineyards are located in the heart of nature reserves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cusin\u00e9 Carol family&#8217;s vineyards are spread across five villages about 10 kilometers from the Mediterranean, in the varied terrain of Pened\u00e8s, valleys and mountains. The vineyards are located at different elevations above sea level, between 176 and 749 meters, and there are high hills between them, which means the grapes are grown in both Mediterranean and continental climates, as well as transitional zones. Some of the vineyards are located in the heart of nature reserves where the grapes grow in an almost magical peace.  <\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"632\" height=\"474\" class=\"wp-image-2291\" src=\"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/small_20170412_103627-632x474.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/small_20170412_103627-632x474.jpg 632w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/small_20170412_103627-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/small_20170412_103627-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/small_20170412_103627-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/small_20170412_103627-791x593.jpg 791w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/small_20170412_103627-708x531.jpg 708w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/small_20170412_103627-590x443.jpg 590w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/small_20170412_103627-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/small_20170412_103627.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Environmental friendliness is at the core of everything Par\u00e9s Balt\u00e0 does<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Par\u00e9s Balt\u00e0 cultivates fourteen different grape varieties. Through careful selection, they produce characterful, great wines. In winter, over a thousand sheep graze in the vineyards, so artificial fertilization is not needed. All of Par\u00e9s Balt\u00e0&#8217;s production is <a href=\"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/luomuviinit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>certified organic<\/strong><\/a> and the wines are also suitable for <a href=\"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/vegaaniset-viinit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>vegans<\/strong><\/a>. Production is carried out <a href=\"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/biodynaamiset-viinit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>biodynamically<\/strong><\/a> and the vineyards are <a href=\"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/biodynaamiset-viinit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Demeter-certified<\/strong><\/a>. Organic farming avoids the use of chemicals and supports the activity of bees as pollinators of the vines during their flowering season. Some of Par\u00e9s Balt\u00e0&#8217;s vineyards are located on centuries-old terraces, where wild boars, foxes, hares and golden eagles are a common sight. The vineyards are not artificially irrigated; rain is allowed to do this work. The first biodynamic experiments on selected vineyards were carried out in 2011, and a year later, encouraged by positive results, biodynamic farming began to be applied to all of Par\u00e9s Balt\u00e0&#8217;s vineyards. Biodynamic farming is based on biodiversity and astronomy and seeks to respect the cosmos&#8217;s participation throughout the entire process.         <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Par\u00e9s Balt\u00e0 winery also has a strong connection to Finland<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"632\" height=\"842\" class=\"wp-image-2292\" src=\"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/small_20170412_122109-632x842.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/small_20170412_122109-632x842.jpg 632w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/small_20170412_122109-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/small_20170412_122109-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/small_20170412_122109-445x593.jpg 445w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/small_20170412_122109-398x531.jpg 398w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/small_20170412_122109-443x590.jpg 443w, https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/small_20170412_122109.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In May 1971, Spaniards Joan and Maria Angels Cusin\u00e9 got married. After the wedding, they bought a camper van and set off for two months to Scandinavia on their honeymoon. At the end of their eventful journey, they arrived in Finland, which both fell head over heels for. Finnish culture, people and food made a lasting impression on the couple. Nine months later, the young couple&#8217;s first child arrived in the world&#8230; These events marked the beginning of the Cusin\u00e9 family&#8217;s special relationship with Finland. The family has many friends in Finland, they are grateful and proud of their wines&#8217; success in Finland, and Par\u00e9s Balt\u00e0&#8217;s extensive product range has a wide and loyal consumer base in the cold north.     <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover Par\u00e9s Balt\u00e0&#8217;s cavas together with winemaker Marta <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Viikonviini\/videos\/2876992052528767\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Par\u00e9s Balt\u00e0&#8217;s product range is extensive and suitable for many<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The range includes, among others, the organic sparkling wine called <a href=\"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/viini\/pares-balta-brut-b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Brut B<\/strong><\/a>, which is among Finland&#8217;s most popular, as well as wines appreciated by top sommeliers, carefully selected and of very limited production. And of course everything in between. Par\u00e9s Balt\u00e0 is particularly proud of wines made from the region&#8217;s indigenous varieties, Xarello and Garnacha.   <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Par\u00e9s Balt\u00e0 organic winery is a centuries-old family business. 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