Calatayud

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Accessory grape varieties

Terroir

• Extreme continental climate: long, cold winters, hot summers, and very scarce rainfall.
• High-altitude vineyards: intense daytime heat and cool nocturnal recovery promote greater complexity and alcohol development.
• Wide diurnal temperature swings during ripening generate aromatic precursors and phenolic compounds.
• Sparkling wines: north-facing vineyards on calcareous and clay soils, with higher yields and lower alcohol levels.
• Wines from overripe grapes: clay soils in the lower-lying areas of the DOP contribute a rich, silky profile with ripe fruit character.

• The DO's connection to its territory dates back to the 2nd century BC, with historical references to the quality of its wines throughout the centuries.
• Sparkling wines are produced using the traditional method, with grapes from north-facing vineyards on calcareous and clay soils, harvested before reaching full ripeness.

• Red wines: great aromatic richness, concentration, and hints of minerality, owing to the extreme continental climate and high-altitude soils.
• Diurnal temperature swings generate aromatic precursors and phenolic compounds that contribute colour, structure, and long ageing potential to the wines.

• The diurnal temperature range during ripening generates aromatic precursors and phenolic compounds that contribute colour, structure, and long ageing potential to the wine.

Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the the specification.

Sources

• National pliego de condiciones (PDF) — +9 varieties added
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-ES-A0247
• Official trade body site — D.O.P. Calatayud