Portrait of Pablo Calatayud
i. Biography
Pablo Calatayud works as a winemaker at Celler del Roure in Moixent, where the work is practical: fruit selection, picking time, and a direct line to restaurant service. At Celler del Roure, Pablo Calatayud has built a style around timing and raw material rather than ornament, with the cellar and the market treated as part of the same job.
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The Path
Since 1995, the shape of Celler del Roure has been set by Pablo Calatayud as both founder and winemaker, with the estate held to a steady course that has marked his career from the start.
The Work Today
The cellar remains Pablo Calatayud's daily post, where the work stays close to fruit, timing, and the demands of service.
In Their Words “Valencia has wonderful culinary traditions and restaurants, but for a long time there was no Valencian wine on restaurant wine lists. I had to change this.” “If one farmer had 300 kilos of Mando, I paid him with 600 of something else in order to get the finest fruit.”
Acclaim
Among Pablo Calatayud's honors is Futuro Viñador.
FAQ
Asked of Pablo
What is Pablo Calatayud's current role?
As of 2026, Pablo Calatayud is Winemaker.
What recognition has Pablo Calatayud received?
Futuro Viñador.
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