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About This Wine
100% Tempranillo. This wine has really found its mojo in recent vintages and in 2016 it is right in the groove. Tiny, concentrated yields are one part of the reason, while a pre-ferment cold soak, natural ferment and mature wood élevage have all played their role in making recent vintages extra delicious and authentic. As per the entire Callejo range, the Flores fruit is hand harvested from organically-tended old bush vines (of 40+ years) rooted in the barren limestone-rich vineyards of the high Ribera (850-900 metres in altitude). In style, it remains unashamedly modern, with a silky core of juicy blackberry and blueberry fruit, some wood spice, focussed tannins and a streak of high-country vibrancy. It's an open-knit, perfumed Tempranillo that combines bistro and wine bar gluggability with the kind of balance and energy to complement more complex, intricate restaurant dishes.
Type | Red Wine |
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Varietal(s) | Tempranillo |
Country | Spain |
Region | Ribera Del Duero |
Brand | Bodegas Felix Callejo |
Vintage | 2016 |
Wines of Spain
With 2.9 million acres of land planted in wine grapes, Spain is the most widely planted wine producing nation and second largest producer in the world. Many styles of wine are produced in the country most of which are based on native grape varietals.
The two most famous regions are Rioja and Ribera del Duero for their Tempranillo production. Rioja Tempranillo (the classic) will be lighter and fresher with red fruit flavours as compared to those from Ribera del Duero that are often deep purple, higher in alcohol with more tannins and intense black fruit character. Rioja is also known for producing Garnacha (Grenache), as well as rich, nutty whites from the indigenous Viura varietal.
In the Catalonia region, Spain is recognized for making a sparkling wine in the traditional method but using native grape varieties. This is called Cava. Priorat, a subregion within Catalonia specializes in making still red blends of Garnacha, Carignan and often Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon in a bold and full-bodied style. Together with Rioja, wines from Priorat have achieved DOCa/DOQ status signifying their quality.
Sherry is Spain’s famous fortified wine which can either be completely dry, lusciously sweet or somewhere in between. This is made in the southern region of Jerez.
Other notable Spanish wine styles include: Monastrell (AKA. Mataro/Mourvèdre), produced in the Jumilla region and refreshing white Albariño and Verdejo from north western Galacia.