Fresh, vibrant and wonderfully distinctive, Celler Pardas Negre Franc is a characterful red from Catalonia's Penedès region, offering an elegant alternative to richer Mediterranean styles. Bright aromas of red cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry mingle with delicate notes of violet, wild herbs, black pepper and subtle earthy spice. The palate is lively and beautifully balanced, with juicy red fruit, fine tannins and refreshing acidity leading to a savoury, lingering finish. Produced with an emphasis on freshness, purity and minimal intervention, this is an expressive, food-friendly red that captures the individuality of its Mediterranean origins. Delicious served slightly chilled, it pairs beautifully with charcuterie, grilled vegetables, roast chicken, pork, mushroom dishes and traditional Catalan cuisine.

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Penedès, Catalonia, Spain – Mediterranean Red Blend

Fresh, fragrant Catalan red with cherry, raspberry, wild herbs and delicate spice. Juicy and elegant, with fine tannins and a vibrant, savoury finish.

Celler Pardas was established by Ramón Parera and Jordi Arnan, who acquired the Can Comas estate in 1996.

Their philosophy centres on organic viticulture, preserving biodiversity and producing wines that faithfully express the character of their vineyards.

Working with traditional Catalan varieties such as Xarel·lo and Sumoll alongside Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, the estate has become a respected name in the revival of distinctive, terroir-driven Penedès wines.

Negre Franc is particularly representative of this approach, bringing together fruit from different vineyard parcels to express the diversity of the Can Comas estate.

Cabernet Franc

A key Bordeaux variety, particularly important in Saint-Émilion and the Loire Valley, where it produces wines of freshness, aromatic lift and structure. Typically showing flavours of red currant, raspberry and plum, it is often accompanied by distinctive notes of violet, graphite and a gentle herbal edge. Medium bodied with bright acidity and fine tannins, Cabernet Franc brings elegance and precision rather than weight. In blends, it adds lift, perfume and freshness to Merlot, while as a single variety it can produce refined, food-friendly wines with a clear sense of place and excellent versatility at the table.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world’s great red wine varieties, prized for its structure, longevity and unmistakable sense of authority. Naturally high in tannin and acidity, it produces wines with depth and backbone, often built around dark fruit flavours such as blackcurrant, blackberry and plum, alongside classic notes of cedar, tobacco and graphite. These qualities make Cabernet particularly well suited to ageing, where time in bottle softens its frame and allows greater complexity to emerge. While famously associated with Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon expresses itself differently across regions and climates. In warmer areas it shows generosity and ripeness, with plush fruit and a warming richness; in cooler climates, it leans towards restraint, freshness and aromatic lift. What unites all great examples is their ability to reward patience — whether through decanting to allow the wine to open fully, or through years in the cellar. Cabernet is a wine for slower enjoyment, unfolding gradually and offering more with every glass.

Sumoll

Catalunya