‘Ojo Gallo’, Castellano for ‘rooster eye’ (in other words, what the French call ‘oeil de perdrix’), hearkens back to the traditional clarete style of the region. This dark rosé (light red?) is a field blend of very old vines of Tempranillo, Garnacha, Bobal, Monastrell, Viura, Albillo and Malvasia co-fermented in cement and raised for 8 months in used barrels before bottling without added sulfur for peak drinkability. Delicious!
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
Spain
Region:
Castilla Y Leon
Appellation:
Ribera del Duero
Variety:
Tempranillo-Based Blend
Color:
Rose
Farming Practice:
Certified Biodynamic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | ES-TOR-03-23 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2025-06-19
"I'd say the 2023 Ojo de Gallo is a pale red, but they consider it an intense rosé. It's fresh and light and, like the wines from yesteryear, is a blend of half Tempranillo and the rest a myriad of other red and white varieties—Albillo, Viura, Pirulés, Garnacha, Cariñena, Airén... It has a medium-bodied palate that is juicy, textured, fine-boned and clean, with good ripeness, 13% alcohol and a pH of 3.5, keeping the balance and poise. It fermented in neutral barrels, where it matured for 16 months. 4,080 bottles were filled in January 2025."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2022
Wine Advocate
Score
91+
Date
2024-06-13
"The darker rosé 2022 Ojo de Gallo could be taken as a light red, with its bright cherry color and ripe nose of berries with a spicy twist. It reflects a warmer and riper year with 14% alcohol and round and fleshy, medium to full-bodied palate with clout and persistence."
2022
James Suckling
Score
90
Date
2024-10-02
"This is more like a claret, with some funk and wild red berries. The texture is soft and creamy, with some juicy fruit and dark earth. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Very drinkable now."