2022 Parotet, Celler del Roure

• Style: Mineral-driven organic red blend
• Taste: Dark fruit, white pepper, clay minerality, alive and fresh
• Food: Grilled lamb, roasted game, stews, beef, venison
• Occasion: Sunday lunch, date night, roast dinners
• Serve: 13.5% ABV, clay amphorae aged, drink now

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

The 2022 Parotet hits with mineral snap—high-altitude clay and sandy loam soils wrapped around dark-fruit intensity and white-pepper spice. This is a wine that tastes alive, not overworked: fresh, structured, and full-bodied without heaviness. Ten months in traditional clay amphorae builds poise rather than power, while partial whole-cluster fermentation creates fine acidity and spine. The balance of Arcos and Mandó grapes, with moderate 13.5% alcohol, delivers a wine that sits confidently among the finest full-bodied reds in Spain right now.

The Winery — Celler del Roure

Pablo Calatayud founded Celler del Roure in 2000, beginning in a corner of his father's furniture workshop before buying an estate in Moixent, 70 miles southwest of Valencia, in 2006. Working alongside winemaker Paco Senis, they champion traditional methods and indigenous Valencian varieties rather than international fashion. Organic farming at 600 metres elevation, indigenous yeasts, and ageing in 2,600-litre buried clay tinajas—the cornerstone of their approach—create wines that express the region's authentic character without apology or over-extraction. The 2022 vintage benefited from spring rain that reset balance, then summer heat and early harvest locked in acidity and poise.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Pair the Parotet with grilled lamb, roasted game birds, mushroom-driven dishes, and any meal that needs a wine with backbone and minerality rather than soft fruit. This is your bottle for Sunday roasts, stews and braises, beef and steak, or a date night when you want something with character and authenticity. Certified organic and vegan-friendly, it rewards both attention and casual enjoyment. Explore more Spain selections to discover additional gems from this Mediterranean corner, and dig deeper into our collection of Full Bodied Red Wine.