Viña Pilar Clarete 2022

Wine Description for Viña Pilar Clarete 2022 by Felix Callejo

Colour & Appearance

Luminous salmon pink in the glass – vibrant and inviting, with a clarity that already reveals precision in the cellar.

Nose

The nose is expressive and multi-layered: redcurrant, strawberry and delicate rose petals meet an invigorating, almost saline minerality. Fresh, sensual and of remarkable depth for a rosé wine.

Palate

On the palate, the Clarete displays an unusual seriousness for this category: silky-fine tannins, a vibrant, well-integrated acidity and a medium body that never feels heavy. The 14% alcohol blends seamlessly into the overall picture – not a trace of warmth or clumsiness.

Finish

Long, fresh and with a pleasant mineral aftertaste. The red fruit of the Tempranillo fades elegantly, whilst the Albillo Mayor provides an invigorating, almost citrus-like final note.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes come from two vineyard sites at over 900 metres altitude on the Castilian plateau above the Duero valley – locations that are gaining increasing significance in the face of climate change. The elevation bestows the wine with its characteristic coolness and freshness.

Grape Variety & Vinification

50% Tempranillo (Tinto Fino) and the autochthonous white grape variety Albillo Mayor were fermented together spontaneously – a method historically rooted in Ribera del Duero, the so-called Clarete. Subsequently, the wine aged for 14 months on fine lees, divided between concrete eggs and 500-litre oak barrels. The result is complex, textured and yet of great lightness of touch.

Food Pairing Suggestions

An ideal companion to salad with walnuts and vinaigrette, but also to grilled vegetables, goat’s cheese or light tapas. The tannin structure even allows for a pairing with tender lamb fillet.

Special Features

Felix Callejo is among the insider tips of Ribera del Duero – and this Clarete is the best proof that the region has far more to offer than powerful red wines. A wine with historical awareness and modern precision.