The Story of Telmo – The One We Drink Ourselves
There are wines, and then there are wines with a story. Telmo Calleja is not just a Ribera del Duero – it is a wine we are particularly proud of. It is the one we drink ourselves.
Why is Telmo Calleja special?
Created in collaboration with the renowned winery Bodegas A&M (also known as Bodegas Ceres) , Telmo Calleja carries history, tradition and love of winemaking in every drop. It is named after winemaker Natalia Calleja’s son, Telmo , and on the label you will find a picture of Telmo together with the winery’s owner, Jesus Asenjo – a symbol of the family heritage and passion behind this wine.
Grapes from vines over 80 years old
This Ribera del Duero is made from 100% Tempranillo , grown on vines with an average age of 45 years – and some of them are over 80 years old. This means that the grapes get a very special concentration of flavor, resulting in a wine with depth, elegance and a long life ahead of it .
A scent and taste experience that stands out
Telmo Calleja is a wine that has both power and finesse.
👃 Scent: Ripe red berries such as cherries, plums and figs, combined with elegant notes of rosemary, fennel and anise . A discreet note of coffee and cigar box rounds out the scent and gives it an extra dimension.
👅 Taste: Full-bodied, round and silky with a balanced freshness. The taste is intense and persistent , and the aftertaste lingers for a long time with a pleasant spicy depth.
🍽️ Perfect for: Telmo Calleja is a wine that calls for good meals and company. It goes perfectly with dark meat, game, tapas or a classic steak with strong sauces .
A wine that evolves
The special thing about Telmo Calleja is that it doesn't just taste great now – it only gets better with time . With a cellaring potential of at least 10 years, the wine will continue to develop and bring out even more flavor nuances.
Ribera del Duero at its best
When you open a bottle of Telmo Calleja , you don't just open a wine - you open a story of passion, craftsmanship and tradition . It is a wine that reflects the soul of Ribera del Duero , created by people who live and breathe winemaking.
If you haven't tasted Telmo Calleja yet, do yourself a favor and experience why we call it the one we drink ourselves. 🍷
