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Figaro Tinto Calatayud
Bodega San Gregorio ( Tres Ojos )
Spain - Aragon - Calatayud

Bright violet. Dark berry and cherry aromas show a jammy aspect. Supple and gently sweet, with good lift to its black raspberry and boysenberry flavors. Smooth and broad on the finish, leaving behind a hint of spiciness. Extremely easy to drink and an excellent value.

Back in 2016, the wine used to be 100% Garnacha.
Then, in 2020, we switched to 90% Garnacha and 10% Syrah as the syrah was particularly good this year, bringing some spicy and peppery notes. 
For the 2023 vintage, the producer had a very good batch of Tempranillo and we decided to incorporate some in the blend for the Figaro Tinto. 

Specifications
Appellation
Calatayud
Wine Type
Red
Varietal(s)
85% Garnacha and 15% Tempranillo (2023) ; 90% Garnacha and 10% Syrah (2020) ; 100% Garnacha (2016)
Vinification
Figaro spends just a few months in oak barrels, giving it a nice, spicy flavor boost.

Reviews and News

2016 Figaro Tinto Calatayud - 90 PTS - JD

2016 Figaro Tinto Calatayud - 90 PTS - JD

jeb dunnuck logo 250"The 100% Garnacha 2016 Figaro Tinto Calatayud is a smoking value and is another red brought in by Kysela that knocks it out of the park on the value scale. Bright berry fruits, dried herbs, earth, and a touch of spice all flow to a medium-bodied, rounded, fleshy red that has loads of upfront charm and accessibility. It’s not going to make old bones, but as a house red to enjoy over the coming couple of years, it’s hard to beat."
- Jeb Dunnuck (March 2019), 90 pts

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2012 Figaro Tinto Calatayud - 89 PTS - WA

2012 Figaro Tinto Calatayud - 89 PTS - WA

Wine Advocate 89 Pts"This 2012 Tinto (100% Grenache) offers uplifted, fragrant notes of licorice, lavender and black cherry jam. Intense and spicy with medium to full body, and not a hard edge to be found, this is a classic, seductive, consumer-friendly Grenache to drink over the next 1-2 years. "

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #208, August 2013), 89 pts

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2012 Figaro Tinto Calatayud - 88 PTS - IWC

2012 Figaro Tinto Calatayud - 88 PTS - IWC

tanzer iwc 88 pts"(all garnacha, raised briefly in oak): Bright violet color. Spicy blackberry and fresh flowers on the nose, given lift by a peppery nuance. Juicy and brisk on the palate, with clean dark berry flavors and a touch of bitter chocolate. Closes on a juicy note, with sneaky tannins and good focus."
- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (September/October 2014), 88 pts

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2011 Figaro Tinto Calatayud - 89 PTS - IWINE

2011 Figaro Tinto Calatayud - 89 PTS - IWINE

iwinereview"The 2011 Figaro Tinto is 100% Garnacha and offers fresh dark cherry and plum aromas on the nose with hints of herbs, vanilla and licorice. it is full and delicious on the palate with soft round tannins and a pleasant finish. Easy drinking and a great value."

I-WineReview (December 2013), 89 pts

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2011 Figaro Tinto Calatayud - 88 PTS + BEST BUY - WE

2011 Figaro Tinto Calatayud - 88 PTS + BEST BUY - WE

Wine Enthusiast 88 Pts"This is dark as night, with boysenberry, blackberry, animal fur and smooth oak aromas. For $10, it’s bringing all sorts of power and quality, like oak-influenced flavors of vanilla, chocolate, blackberry and cassis. On the finish, this is full and smacks down with tannic grab.- MS"

Wine Enthusiast (July 2013), 88 pts + BEST BUY

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2011 Figaro Tinto Calatayud - 88 PTS - IWC

2011 Figaro Tinto Calatayud - 88 PTS - IWC

Tanzer International Wine Cellar 88 Pts"(100% garnacha; aged briefly in oak): Bright ruby. Spicy cherry and dark berries on the nose. Juicy blackberry and blueberry flavors are firmed by fine-grained tannins and enlivened by tangy acidity. A spicy note builds on the gently sweet, persistent finish, with the blueberry note repeating. - Josh Raynolds"

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (September 2013), 88 pts

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Producer Information: Bodega San Gregorio ( Tres Ojos )

Tres Ojos wines are produced by Bodega San Gregorio, a cave co-op founded in 1965. It is located in the Ribota River Valley, some 30 kilometers (20 miles) north of ...
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