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6 pin-worthy · 1 iconic

Iconic and outstanding houses in Calatayud.

Region DNA

The character of Calatayud

Based on 318 wines with structural data

Style profile

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Diverse

Broad range with a recognisable character

Calatayud
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
1
80–89 Great
36
70–79 Good
14
<70 Other
2

Based on 53 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

Black fruitRed fruitOakTree fruitEarth

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Spanish Grenache
144
Spanish Red
89
Spanish White
56
Spanish Tempranillo
28
Spanish Rhône Blend Red
19
Spanish Rosé
15
Spanish Grenache Rosé
12
Spanish Syrah
10

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Garnacha186Tempranillo93Shiraz/Syrah76Macabeo46Grenache44Cabernet Sauvignon31Merlot24Chardonnay18Garnacha Blanca8Garnacha Tinta7

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Calatayud

San Gregorio

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Calatayud wineries worth the stop

The 7 best critic-rated producers in Calatayud with a cellar-door address, ranked by their highest critic score. Check opening hours and book tastings ahead.

  1. 01
    El Escocés Volante

    16, Barrio La Rosa Bajo, 50300, Spain

    Critics' peak 94 · Decanter · Falstaff · Wine Advocate

  2. 02
    Bodegas y Viñedos del Jalón

    Av. Mudéjar, 61, 50340, Maluenda, Spain

    Critics' peak 90 · Falstaff · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

  3. 03
    Filón Real

    Calatayud, 50300 Zaragoza, Aragón, Spain, Spain

    Critics' peak 90 · Wine Enthusiast · Vinous · Vivino

  4. 04
    Las Rocas

    Miedes de Aragón (Zaragoza), within the Calatayud region., Winery Partnership: Formerly partnered with the Gallo family, and is moving towards a new, "old label" style after 2022., Key Products:, Las Rocas Garnacha: A red featuring spicy aromas, structured with rounded tannins, aged in a mix of cement tanks and barrels., Las Rocas Rosado: A rosé with intense berry notes., Key Characteristics: Vineyards are found on high-altitude, rocky slopes, with a focus on producing full-bodied, authentic regional wines., WordPress.com, +4, Spain

    Critics' peak 89 · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast

  5. 05
    Chapillon

    Situated in the Aragón region of northeastern Spain, specifically around the municipality of Calatayud, Spain

    Critics' peak 88 · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast

  6. 06
    San Gregorio

    Carretera Villalengua, 50312, Calatayud, Spain

    Critics' peak 85 · Wine Spectator · Vinous · Vivino

  7. 07
    Niño Jesús

    Las Tablas, s/n, 50313, Aniñón, Spain

    Critics' peak 85 · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

About Calatayud

Calatayud is a wine region in Spain, home to 69 producers tracked on Femente, 1 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Garnacha, Tempranillo, and Shiraz/Syrah, producing Spanish Grenache and Spanish Red wines with notes of Black fruit, Red fruit, and Oak.

Calatayud — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Calatayud?
The most planted varieties in Calatayud are Garnacha, Tempranillo, Shiraz/Syrah, and Macabeo, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Calatayud known for?
Calatayud is known for Spanish Grenache, Spanish Red, and Spanish White wines and flavors of Black fruit, Red fruit, and Oak.
How many wineries are in Calatayud?
Femente tracks 69 producers in Calatayud, of which 1 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Calatayud?
Calatayud is a wine region in Spain.

Calatayud

Garnacha grown on slate and schist gives Calatayud wines their dusty, mineral spine—bright red fruit stripped of softness, built for food rather than flattery.

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