In a wine world where organic and biodynamic viticulture is becoming increasingly popular, one would assume that the fame of this exemplary domaine would have by now spread outside of Spain’s borders. Instead, without all the hoopla, the Callejo family calmly go about crafting some of the finest, bright and flavoursome Tempranillo we have tasted. The vineyards are brilliant; between 850-900 metres in altitude, rich in limestone and in the best zone. Old vines are obligatory. The viticulture is organic and everything here is done by hand, according to the minimal intervention model; manual harvesting, natural yeast fermentation, no fining or filtering. Add the next-gen passion of the two young, well travelled Callejo siblings (more below) and the results are quite delicious: supple, expressive and thoroughly enjoyable Tempranillo. Oh, and they get great scores AND they even have a sorting table that vibrates.
If you are in the market for pure flavoured, textural Tempranillo from a wonderful source, it makes perfect sense to take a look at these wines.
There is a lot to love about this wine. It's enticing and full of character, brimming with vinous energy and brightness. As Jay Miller also notes, this comes from a 'Perfect 10' Tempranillo vintage... read more
A staggering red wine made from 70 year old, bush-vine Tempranillo. Maturation in French oak. Somewhat reminiscent of the best garagist right bank Bordeaux. "The opaque purple-colored 2004 Felix... read more
