Majuelos de Callejo [Organic] 2022
DO Ribera del Duero, Spain
Tinto Fino (97%), Garnacha (3%) · 2022 · 14.5% abv
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Production
Grapes are harvested by hand into small boxes and rigorously sorted. A gentle cold pre-maceration precedes native-yeast fermentation in wooden tanks. Malolactic fermentation takes place in 500 L fûts, where the wine ages for 18 months in new and once-used French oak. Minimal intervention and gravity handling maintain the purity of fruit and fine-grained structure.
Vinyard
A field selection from three organically farmed plots — Nogales, Montecillo and Arenales — planted at 870–890 m. Gravel soils over deep subsoils enhance drainage and root penetration, while altitude and exposure slow ripening and preserve aromatic intensity. Meticulous vineyard work and low yields (~1.9 kg per vine) result in fruit of remarkable precision and purity.
Pairing
Ideal with slow-cooked oxtail or roast suckling pig, where its depth and freshness cut through richness. It also pairs beautifully with wild mushroom ragù, rosemary-spiced lamb or venison loin with juniper jus.
Ecological Credentials
Not specified