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Callet is a red grape variety, with its roots in Mallorca, Spain.
The wines show light-medium body, medium-low tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and low alcohol.
The tasting note runs to raspberry.
It is planted most seriously in Mallorca.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, not mentioned vigour and a preference for warm mediterranean.
It blends readily with Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo and Syrah.
On other labels it goes by Callet Tinto and Callet Noir.
At the table it suits sobrassada (mallorcan cured sausage), chicken livers fried in butter and mushroom roulade.
The structure.
Where it grows.
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Mallorca
Blends well with.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Tempranillo
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Syrah
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Fogoneu
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Manto Negro
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Food pairings.
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Sobrassada (Mallorcan Cured Sausage)
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Chicken Livers fried in Butter
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Mushroom Roulade
Also labelled.
Callet Tinto, Callet Noir.
Bottles to look for.
- 4 Kilos Vinicola 'Motor Callet', Mallorca, Spain
- Anima Negra 'An' Vi de la Terra de Mallorca, Spain
- Anima Negra 'An-2' Vi de la Terra Mallorca, Spain
- Anima Negra 'An/R' Rose Vi de la Terra de Mallorca, Spain
- Anima Negra Son Vi Negre de la Terra de Mallorca, Spain
- Armero Adrover Vinicultors Km. 1 Rosado Vi de la Terra de Mallorca, Spain
- Bodegues Santa Catarina 'Sta' Callet Vi de la Terra Mallorca, Spain
- Can Axartell Terrum Vino de la Tierra de Mallorca, Spain
Callet: common questions
01.What does Callet taste like?+
Callet tastes of raspberry. The wines show light-medium body, medium-low tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and low alcohol.
02.Where is Callet from?+
Callet originates in Mallorca, Spain.
03.Where is Callet grown?+
The key regions for Callet are Mallorca.
04.What food pairs with Callet?+
Pour it with sobrassada (mallorcan cured sausage), chicken livers fried in butter and mushroom roulade.
05.What else is Callet called?+
Callet is also labelled Callet Tinto and Callet Noir.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Spain.