One of their grand crus, from a vineyard in Fonzaleche, planted by Eva and her father in 1992. La Calleja is a classic in the making. Pure Tempranillo expression from authentic winemakers.
Vinification
Planted on a very poor stretch of sandstone soil with orientation north-east. This is one of the coolest places in Rioja. The wine is harvested manually in small baskets. Then maceration and fermentation with 10% full bunches. Fermentation takes place on a large 40hl wooden foudre. After several weeks, further 20-month élevage on a 30hl foudre.
Storage potential
Drink as from: 2023
Best moment: 2026-2028
Until: 2031
To serve
Best decanted. Serve in a large Bordeaux glass
Trial analysis
Beautiful bright red in the glass. Onset with red forest fruits and very fine wood notes. Top end of elegant Tempranillo. Everything beautifully blended. Raggy tannins and long elegant finish. Great classic in the making.
Flavor profile
Wood
None
Aged in wood barrels
Heavily aged in wood barrels
Acidity
Low acidity
Balanced
High acidity
Fruitiness
Low fruitiness
Balanced
High fruitiness
Structure
Elegant
Balanced
Full-bodied