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    Winemaker

    José Félix Callejo

    Discipline
    Winemaker
    Based in
    Sotillo De La Ribera, Spain
    Portrait of José Félix Callejo

    i. Biography

    The Path

    At Bodegas Félix Callejo in Sotillo de la Ribera, the winemaking turns on site reading and parcel work, with José Félix Callejo and Noelia revamping the style by studying soil type exhaustively and separating the estate by cuvée. That approach places the estate’s material first: what each plot gives, and how far the cellar can push specificity without flattening it.

    The Work Today

    Winemaking at Bodegas Félix Callejo remains centered on the same estate, with José Félix Callejo holding that role today. The stated aim is direct: “Our wines are the reflection of our our land.”

    Career - Winemaker — Bodegas Félix Callejo, Sotillo de la Ribera Education: Chateau Petrus; Torres; Araujo Estate

    Signature

    José Félix Callejo’s signature wines include Tinto Callejo 1989 and Gran Callejo Gran Reserva.

    In Their Words “José Félix and Noelia completely revamped their winemaking style, studying their soil type exhaustively and separating their estate by cuvée.”

    FAQ Where did José Félix Callejo train or study? José Félix Callejo trained at Chateau Petrus and Torres. What recognition has José Félix Callejo received? Winemaker of the Year (2021).