Tres Ojos
 Calatayud (Spain)

The Estate
Tres Ojos is made at the Bodega San Gregorio, a cave co-op founded in 1965 that counts 250 members. It is located in the Ribota River Valley, some 30 kilometers (20 miles) north of the city of Calatayud. Tres Ojos hails from the D.O. Calatayud, located in Aragon, a province unparalleled in Spain by its variety of landscapes (lush river valleys, mountainsides and semi-desert areas.)  The name Calatayud derives from a Moorish governor named Ayub who built a castle (qalat) at the confluence of the Jalon and Jiloca rivers (qalat Ayub.)  There has been thriving population here as far back as Roman times when the old city of Bilbilis was used as an important staging-post for the Roman legions on their way north to Gaul.

The city of Calatayud

Calatayud area

Calatayud area

"Tres Ojos" - "Three Eyes", named after a local bridge in the Calatayud with three arches

"Tres Ojos" - "Three Eyes", named after a local bridge in the Calatayud with three arches

The Vineyards
The coop cultivates 900 hectares (2,200 acres) of primarily Garnacha (70%) and Tempranillo (20%) with some white Macabeo and other varieties.  Most of the vines are at least 40 years old and some are 50+. The vines, planted “en vaso”(head-trained) are not irrigated, offering very low production levels. Local soils are rich in limestone, marl and slate, providing plenty of opportunities to make good wine on a regular basis of which Tres Ojos is a perfect example. 

Spanish trip, June 2007

shelf talker/case card

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UPC code: 7 84585 00611 3
2007 Tres Ojos, Old Vine Garnacha, Tinto, Calatayud 12/750ml
"Bright ruby color. Primary dark berry aromas are simple but offer very good purity and focus. Juicy blackberry and bitter cherry flavors are youthfully tangy, with good back-end acidity adding snap. The clean, brisk finish leaves behind notes of sweet dark berry preserves and cracked pepper. As usual, this is a very good bargain, even with the lousy dollar."
- International Cellar (Sept. 2008), 88 pts

88 pts - RED VALUE - Wine Advocate (Feb. 09)

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UPC code: 7 84585 00611 3
2006 Tres Ojos, Old Vine Garnacha, Tinto, Calatayud 12/750ml
"Tres Ojos" means "Three Eyes", named after a local bridge in the city of Calatayud with three arches.
Made from 100% Old Vine Garnacha (40-50 year old vines). The wine ferments for 7 days at 30ºC, followed by 14 days maceration on the skins. Aged 12 months in large stainless steel vats. Cold stabilized and lightly filtered before bottling. 
The wine has a brick red color with a bouquet of leather, spice and pepper. The palate is incredibly concentrated and rich. The modern styles of Garnacha in Spain are continuously being perceived worldwide as wines of extraordinarily good quality. This wine  is fruity, juicy and shows a great depth, ripe tannins, length but yet with wonderful elegance and lightness. Enjoy with sausages, roasted meats, cheeses etc.

"It has spicy raspberry fruit, good tannin and structure. Excellent for casual, beefy fare such as burgers or steaks."
- Washington Post (Dec. 08) - VERY GOOD

"Tres Ojos is produced at the Bodega San Gregorio, a cooperative located in the Ribota River Valley. It is named for the three arches of a local viaduct in the valley which is the origin of the 92 percent Garnacha (40+ years old) and 8 percent Tempranillo in this wine. Medium dark ruby color, the Old Vines Garnacha Tinto is aged 12 months in large steel vats. It has a rich, fruity nose of red plums and spice and reveals ripe tannins and dark plum fruit on the soft, nicely textured palate. A well-balanced wine with a long finish, and a truly excellent buy."
- International Wine Review (Jan. 2008), 90 pts

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2005 Tres Ojos, Old Vine Garnacha, Tinto, Calatayud 12/750ml
The wine has a brick red color with a bouquet of leather, spice and pepper. The palate is incredibly concentrated and rich. The modern styles of Garnacha in Spain are continuously being perceived worldwide as wines of extraordinarily good quality. This wine  is fruity, juicy and shows a great depth, ripe tannins, length but yet with wonderful elegance and lightness. Enjoy with sausages, roasted meats, cheeses etc.

National Retail Price: $10.99 / bottle

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UPC code: 7 84585 00606 9
2008 Tres Ojos, Rosado, Garnacha Tempranillo, Calatayud 12/750ml
Fresh, crisp and juicy Rose made of Garnacha and Tempranillo displaying beautiful strawberry and raspberry fruits. Enjoy with salads, chicken or as an aperitif. Serve chilled.


2006 Tres Ojos, Rosado, Garnacha Tempranillo, Calatayud 12/750ml

"Medium pink. Dried strawberry and raspberry aromas are accented by orange peel and dusty minerals. Ripe and toasty, with warm red berry flavors and a rich, fleshy texture. I'd serve this substantial rose with food as it's a bit much for aperitif duty."
-  Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (July/Aug 2007),
  87 pts

"This 50 percent Garnacha, 50 percent Tempranillo Rosado is light cherry color with a fresh, ripe strawberry confiture nose. Shows bright strawberry and cranberry fruit on the palate and finishes long. It is delicious when served well-chilled."
- International Wine Review (Jan. 2008), 87 pts


National Retail Price: $9.99 / bottle