Calatayud

Most of Calatayud’s refreshing, fruity white wines and warming, approachable red wines are exported to other countries, offering good, straightforward drinking pleasure.

The Calatayud wine region is situated in Zaragoza province in north-east Spain. Its vineyards sit at altitudes of between 550 and 880 metres above sea level, extending over 45 different municipalities in the Ebro Valley and its tributary valleys. Calatayud attained DO status in February 1990.

Dominant Garnacha

Accounting for 62% of the total vineyard area, Garnacha (Grenache) is the region’s main red grape variety. Mazuelo (Carignan), Tempranillo, Monastrell, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah are also grown. Macabeo is the leading white variety, covering 25% of the total area under vine. Permitted grapes also include Moscatel, Garnacha Blanca and Chardonnay.

Fresher wines from elevated slate terroir

Calatayud’s climate is continental for the most part. Significant temperature differences between day and night result in slowly ripening fruit of enhanced quality. The soils, which mainly consist of slate and volcanic rock, force the vines to root deeply into the mountain slopes. Elevations in Calatayud range from 550 to 880 metres, translating into wines that are somewhat fresher than those of the other wine regions in Aragón.