2024 Safrà, Celler del Roure

• Style: Vibrant, structured red blend
• Taste: Cranberry, wild strawberry, thyme, pomegranate, sour cherry
• Food: Grilled lamb, Manchego cheese, charred vegetables, BBQ
• Occasion: Weeknight, Sunday lunch
• Serve: Young and alive, 13% ABV, chill lightly

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Cranberry and wild strawberry leap first, with pomegranate and sour cherry running beneath, followed by whispers of thyme, fennel and orange blossom that keep unfolding. Naturally high in freshness and vibrant acidity, this sits between a brisk southern Spanish red and something altogether more lifted and mineral. At 13% alcohol, it tastes the vintage itself: warm, dry conditions let the indigenous Mandó ripen fully while keeping its citrus snap, while 50% Arcos brings structure and herbal undertones.

The Winery — Celler del Roure

Founded in 2000 by Pablo Calatayud, a champion of traditional methods in forgotten regions, Celler del Roure moved to an estate in Moixent behind the Serra Grossa in 2006. Alongside winemaker Paco Senis, they work organic vineyards at 600 metres elevation, with vines averaging 20–40 years old on clay and sandy loam. The 2024 Safrà blends Arcos and Mandó in equal measure, fermenting in stone lagars and stainless steel using wild yeasts with 30% whole-cluster fruit for structure. Six months in subterranean clay amphorae rounds out refined tannins while preserving the wine's core freshness — an authentic expression of traditional Valencian varieties.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Drink this young and alive. The acidity and herbal notes work beautifully against salt and smoke, making it perfect for grilled lamb, aged Manchego cheese, charred vegetables, BBQ and grilled dishes, stews and braises, roast dinners, even game and venison. It's a reminder that Spain, beyond the obvious names, still produces wines worth hunting for. Certified organic and vegan-friendly, it has enough acidity to age gently over two to three years, though it demands to be enjoyed now. Explore our Full Bodied Red Wine selection and discover more from Valencia & Comunidad Valenciana — or venture into Spain beyond the mainstream.