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.
Type: White Wine (Natural / Organic / Minimal Intervention)
Region: Catalunya (Baix Penedès), Spain
Grapes: 100% Subirat Parent (also known as Malvasia de Sitges, a rare indigenous Catalan variety)
Alcohol ABV: 9.5–10%
Tasting Profile and Key Notes
Aroma:
Highly aromatic and expressive with notes of orange blossom, white peach, ripe pear, lemon peel, and quince. Delicate floral tones are layered with hints of Mediterranean herbs, honeyed citrus, and a subtle saline character, creating a unique combination of freshness and aromatic intensity.
Palate:
Light-bodied, precise, and energetic with bright citrus acidity and flavours of lemon zest, green apple, pear, and stone fruits. A gentle bitter phenolic edge adds complexity, while the mineral and saline finish provides excellent length and freshness. The wine is elegant and refreshing, with the low alcohol giving it an effortless, highly drinkable character.
Winemaking
The Subirat Parent grapes are hand-harvested from a single old-vine parcel and processed with minimal intervention. The grapes undergo direct pressing with stems and a short period of skin contact before spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. The wine rests on fine lees for several months before bottling, with no fining, no filtration, and no added sulphur, preserving the pure expression of this rare Catalan variety.
Farming
The vineyards are located in Baix Penedès, Catalonia, near the Mediterranean coast, where old Subirat Parent vines grow on clay-limestone soils. Partida Creus practices organic and biodynamic farming methods, focusing on biodiversity, natural soil health, and the preservation of forgotten local grape varieties. This unique terroir contributes to the wine’s floral aromatics, saline freshness, and distinctive Mediterranean character.
Type: Light Red Wine (Natural / Organic / Minimal Intervention)
Region: Catalunya (Baix Penedès), Spain
Grapes: Tempranillo, Bobal, Sumoll
Alcohol ABV: 11%
Tasting Profile and Key Notes
Aroma:
A vibrant and expressive nose of wild strawberry, sour cherry, raspberry, and cranberry, layered with earthy notes of forest floor, mushroom, dried herbs, and Mediterranean scrub. Subtle aromas of smoke, pepper, anise, and wild fermentation complexity add depth, creating a raw yet elegant expression of traditional Catalan red varieties.
Palate:
Light-bodied, juicy, and energetic with crunchy red fruits, bright acidity, and fine-grained tannins. Flavours of cherry, raspberry, plum, and pomegranate are balanced by savoury herbal notes, gentle spice, and a mineral backbone. The finish is fresh, slightly earthy, and highly drinkable, with the vibrant acidity making it an excellent candidate for serving slightly chilled.
Winemaking
The grapes are hand-harvested from organically farmed old vineyards and fermented spontaneously with indigenous yeasts without temperature control or added commercial inputs. Each variety is vinified with minimal extraction to preserve freshness and purity, followed by ageing in stainless steel tanks and/or neutral vessels. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulphur, reflecting Partida Creus’ natural winemaking philosophy and emphasis on transparency.
Farming
The vineyards are located around Bonastre in Tarragona, Catalunya, where old vines grow on calcareous clay soils influenced by the Mediterranean climate. Partida Creus focuses on organic and sustainable farming practices, avoiding chemical treatments and working to preserve old indigenous grape varieties that are deeply connected to the local terroir.
Type: Red Wine (Natural / Organic / Minimal Intervention)
Region: Catalunya (Penedès), Spain
Grapes: 100% Bobal
Alcohol ABV: Approximately 12%–12.5%
Tasting Profile and Key Notes
Aroma:
A vibrant and expressive nose with aromas of wild strawberry, red cherry, raspberry, and pomegranate, layered with Mediterranean herbs, dried flowers, liquorice, and subtle earthy notes. The Bobal grape brings a distinctive combination of juicy red fruit, floral lift, and savoury complexity, with hints of spice, dried leaves, and mineral freshness adding depth.
Palate:
Light to medium-bodied, energetic, and highly refreshing with crunchy red fruits, bright acidity, and fine tannins. Flavours of sour cherry, cranberry, plum skin, and pomegranate are complemented by herbal notes, gentle spice, and a mineral backbone. The finish is fresh, slightly rustic, and savoury, showing excellent balance between natural vibrancy and Mediterranean character.
Winemaking
The Bobal grapes are hand-harvested from old vines and fermented spontaneously with indigenous yeasts. The wine undergoes a short maceration with the skins for gentle extraction before ageing in stainless steel tanks for approximately 8–12 months, preserving the purity and freshness of the variety. Bottled unfined, unfiltered, and without added sulphur, BB reflects Partida Creus’ natural winemaking philosophy and minimal intervention approach.
Farming
The grapes come from old Bobal vines grown in Catalunya, sourced from traditional vineyards with clay-limestone influences and Mediterranean climate conditions. Partida Creus works organically, focusing on biodiversity, low yields, and the preservation of indigenous grape varieties, allowing forgotten local grapes such as Bobal to express their unique personality and terroir.