Bodegas Calvente

Highlights:

• Located in Jete, Granada, between the Mediterranean Coast and Sierra Nevada mountains.

• Vineyards situated at high altitudes (750–1,025 meters) with a continental microclimate influenced by the Mediterranean, ideal for slow grape ripening.

• Produces a diverse portfolio including reds, whites, rosés, and sparkling wines under the Granada DO, with varieties such as Moscatel de Alejandría, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Tempranillo, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Chardonnay.

• Combines traditional, manual winemaking techniques with modern innovations to highlight terroir and grape quality.

• Offers guided tours and tastings paired with local appetizers, showcasing sustainable vineyard management and the unique terroir.

Winery Description:

Bodegas Calvente Winery, nestled in the Sierra del Chaparral of Granada, is renowned for producing award-winning wines from some of Spain’s oldest vines, some over 100 years old.

The estate’s high-altitude vineyards, planted on steep, mineral-rich slopes, benefit from a continental climate tempered by Mediterranean breezes, allowing slow, balanced ripening. Winemaking at Calvente blends traditional manual methods with modern techniques, ensuring each wine reflects the character of the land and the care invested in the vines.

Visitors can enjoy guided tours and tastings that reveal the winery’s commitment to sustainability, quality, and innovation in a region still emerging on the global wine stage.

Wine types: White, Rose, Red

Grape Varieties: Chardonnay, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah/Shiraz, Petit Verdot, Muscat of Alexandria, Tempranillo

Winery Capacity: 30

Facilities: Free Parking, Panoramic View, Kids and Family Friendly, Wine Cellar, Vineyards