D.O. Calatayud Wine Tasting (old Garnacha)

Stands out for

  • • Reference DO for old-vine Garnacha in Spain
  • • ~30 wineries spread across the comarca
  • • Soils of slate, schist and limestone at 500-1,000 m
  • • Old plots, in many cases over 50-80 years
  • • Direct combination with Calatayud and the Jalón valley
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Description

The Denomination of Origin Calatayud, in the south of Zaragoza, is one of the references for old-vine Garnacha in Spain. The denomination groups some 30 wineries spread across the comarca, with vineyards on slate, schist and limestone soils between 500 and 1,000 m altitude. The flagship variety is Garnacha tinta, with plots that in many cases are over 50-80 years old, although the area also produces white wines of Macabeo and Malvasía.

A route through the comarca usually combines visits to wineries that work old plots —San Alejandro, El Escocés Volante, Ateca, Bodegas y Viñedos del Jalón, among others— and the option to combine enotourism with the Moorish heritage of Calatayud (castle of Ayyub, mudejar architecture) and the Jalón valley.

Most wineries open with prior booking; offers vary widely (basic visits, tastings of icons of the house, lunches with traditional Aragonese cuisine). Direct connection to Madrid and Zaragoza via the AVE.

Key Info

Difficulty

Very Easy

Setting

Best season

All year round

Not suitable for kids

Practical Guide

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Location

How to get there

By car Public transport

In this area

CalatayudMunicipio
Expert Recommendations

Combine 2-3 winery visits with prior booking and lunch in a traditional Aragonese restaurant. Pair with a walk through Calatayud capital (castle of Ayyub, Plaza Mayor).

About the Area

The comarca of Calatayud, in the south of Zaragoza, combines wine, Moorish heritage and the Jalón valley. Direct AVE connection to Madrid and Zaragoza.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Each winery has its own programme. The most common is to combine 2-3 visits with prior booking.
San Alejandro, El Escocés Volante, Ateca, Bodegas y Viñedos del Jalón, among others. Most by prior booking.
Old plots of Garnacha on slate and schist soils, with red wines of great freshness and personality.
Yes — the Moorish castle of Ayyub and mudejar architecture are worthwhile.
Calatayud has a direct AVE link with Madrid (1h15) and Zaragoza (25 min).