Founded in 2007 by Italian architects Massimo Marchiori and Antonella Gerosa, Partida Creus is a pioneering natural winery located in Bonastre, Baix Penedès, Catalonia, Spain. Drawn by a desire to reconnect with nature, the couple left city life behind to restore abandoned vineyards and revive rare indigenous Catalan grape varieties that had nearly disappeared.
Today, Partida Creus is celebrated as one of the world's most influential natural wine producers. Working organically with old vines, the winery champions forgotten varieties such as Sumoll, Garrut, Trepat, Cartoixà Vermell, Vinyater, and Queixal de Llop, preserving the region's viticultural heritage while expressing the unique Mediterranean terroir of Penedès.
In the cellar, intervention is kept to an absolute minimum. Grapes are hand-harvested and fermented spontaneously with native yeasts, while the wines are generally unfined, unfiltered, and produced with little to no added sulphur. The result is a range of vibrant, energetic wines that are fresh, expressive, and unmistakably alive—each bottle reflecting both its grape variety and its place of origin.
Recognisable by their iconic two-letter labels, Partida Creus wines have become cult favourites among natural wine enthusiasts worldwide. Their commitment to authenticity, biodiversity, and the revival of forgotten grapes has made the winery a benchmark for modern low-intervention winemaking.
Type: White Wine (Natural / Organic / Minimal Intervention)
Region: Catalunya, Spain
Grapes: Macabeo, Xarel·lo Vermell, and other local white varieties
Alcohol ABV: 11.5%
Tasting Profile and Key Notes
Aroma:
A vibrant and expressive nose showing fresh citrus, green apple, pear, and melon, layered with notes of orange peel, white flowers, chamomile, and Mediterranean herbs. Subtle saline minerality, honeyed nuances, and a gentle lees character add complexity, creating a profile that is both refreshing and deeply terroir-driven.
Palate:
Light-bodied, crisp, and energetic with flavours of lemon zest, green apple, apricot, and ripe orchard fruits. Bright acidity is balanced by a delicate textured mouthfeel from lees ageing and brief skin contact, while a salty mineral finish provides excellent freshness and gastronomic appeal. The wine shows remarkable purity, combining the coastal freshness of Catalonia with the complexity of natural winemaking.
Winemaking
The grapes are hand-harvested from organically farmed vineyards and fermented spontaneously with indigenous yeasts. The different varieties are vinified separately before blending, with gentle maceration on skins for a short period to enhance texture and aromatic complexity. The wine is aged on fine lees in stainless steel and/or neutral vessels, then bottled unfined, unfiltered, and with minimal or no added sulphur, preserving its natural expression.
Farming
The vineyards are located around Bonastre in Tarragona, Catalonia, where old vines grow on calcareous clay soils influenced by the nearby Mediterranean Sea. Partida Creus follows organic and biodynamic-inspired farming practices, avoiding synthetic chemicals and focusing on biodiversity, soil health, and the preservation of indigenous grape varieties.