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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
What it pairs with
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Grilled lamb chops
The bright acidity and medium body pair naturally with charcoal-grilled Burgos lamb. -
Chorizo a la sidra
Spiced sausage in cider matches the wine's herb and spice register. -
Soft Manchego
Fresh sheep's milk cheese and the wine's cherry notes are an easy, pleasant pairing.
How to serve Felix Callejo Crianza
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled lamb chops, Chorizo a la sidra, Soft Manchego. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Jose Felix Callejo planted the estate's first vines at Sotillo de la Ribera in the late 1980s and began commercial production around 1990. The estate achieved certified organic status and has passed management to daughter Noelia Callejo, who has focused on high-altitude expression.
- 1990: First Felix Callejo wines produced at Sotillo de la Ribera, Burgos
- 2010: Organic certification achieved by Bodegas Felix Callejo
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Felix Callejo · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino (100%)
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 14 months in French and American oak barrels
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €18-30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Felix Callejo Crianza
When should I drink Felix Callejo Crianza?
Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Felix Callejo Crianza?
Grilled lamb chops is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Chorizo a la sidra and Soft Manchego. The bright acidity and medium body pair naturally with charcoal-grilled Burgos lamb.
What grapes are in Felix Callejo Crianza?
The blend is Tinto Fino (100%). The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.
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