Casa Pardet Herencia Altes Garnatxa Blanca 2021
Casa Pardet · Priorat, Spain
At a glance
- Producer
- Casa Pardet
- Region
- Priorat, Spain
- Grape variety
- Garnatxa Blanca (White Grenache)
- Wine type
- White
- Body
- Medium-bodied and Fruity
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Typical price
- $20-$30
Tasting profile
Fresh citrus, white peach, light floral, and mineral notes
Evolution: Develops honeyed and nutty complexity with bottle age
At peak: Balanced richness with crisp acidity and complex tertiary notes
Structure
- Acidity
- High, providing good freshness and aging potential
- Tannins
- Very low (white wine)
- Alcohol
- Around 13-14%
- Aging potential
- 8-10 years from vintage, due to good acidity and structure for a white Garnatxa Blanca from Priorat
Drinking window
- Peak drinking
- 2024 to 2029
- Optimal window
- 2023 to 2030
- Current status
- Approaching optimal drinking window
- Current condition
- Fresh, vibrant acidity with developing complexity
The high natural acidity of Garnatxa Blanca combined with Priorat's unique terroir allows this wine to maintain freshness while developing nuanced complexity over around 8-10 years.
Food pairing
Pairs well with grilled seafood, white meats, Mediterranean vegetables, and mild cheeses.
Serving
- Serving temperature
- 10-12°C (50-54°F)
- Decant
- Not required
Sustainability
Sustainability score: 7/10
Casa Pardet employs dry-farming, minimal intervention winemaking, use of natural yeasts, and limited chemical inputs. Packaging is lightweight glass to reduce environmental impact.
Casa Pardet emphasizes sustainable viticulture and winemaking by minimizing chemical use and water through dry-farming, adopting eco-friendly packaging and maintaining biodiversity around vineyards. While fully organic certification is not claimed, their commitment to sustainability is strong and progressively improving.