Casajús
Family winery in Ribera del Duero known for high-scoring wines.
Founded in 1993 by José Alberto Calvo Casajús, it gained international recognition after receiving high scores from Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate for wines such as Casajús Antiguos Viñedos, Vendimia Seleccionada, and the signature wine NIC.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1993
- Founder
- José Alberto Calvo Casajús
- Headquarters
- Quintana del Pidio
- Country
- Spain
- Area served
- Worldwide
- Industry
- Spanish wine
- Products
- Red wine and Rosé
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History
José Alberto's grandparents and those of his wife Leonor planted their vineyards in 1920 in Quintana del Pidio. Over generations, the Calvo and Casajús families made wines in traditional cellars. In 1963, the local cooperative "Los Olmos" was founded, and both families were founding and active members until the early 1990s. José Alberto left the cooperative in 1993 to establish his own winery, Bodegas J.A. Calvo Casajús, while continuing to work as a baker. Production of the signature wine NIC, named after his children Nicolás and Catalina, began in 2004. International recognition followed from positive reviews in Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate. In 2013, the winery received the highest scores in Ribera del Duero from critic Neal Martin for that magazine, with NIC 2009 earning 97 points and Casajús Viñedos Antiguos 95 points, drawing international media attention.
Notable reviews
Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate awarded NIC 2009 a score of 97 points, and other vintages of NIC received scores from 93 to 95+ points. Antiguos Viñedos 2009 earned 95 points, with other vintages scoring between 91 and 93 points. Vendimia Seleccionada 2010 received 94 points, and other vintages ranged from 91 to 93 points. Splendore 2010 scored 93 points, and Valpidio 2011 earned 92 points. Wine Spectator rated NIC 2010 at 95 points, Antiguos Viñedos 2014 at 93 points, and Vendimia Seleccionada 2014 at 92 points.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Casajús headquartered?
Casajús is headquartered in Quintana del Pidio, Spain.
What industry is Casajús in?
Casajús operates in the Spanish wine industry.
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