Callet
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Callet Negro
Callet is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red cherry, raspberry, red fruit. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Pinot Noir and Cinsault.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for aromatic red-fruit/herb profile without dense extraction or heavy alcohol.
- Check tannin as low and palate as medium-light despite warm-climate origin.
Confidence signals
- Red-fruit plus mediterranean herb profile
- Low tannin with medium-plus freshness
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Mallorca · Pla i Llevant · Binissalem
- Classic styles: Low-alcohol Mallorcan red with herbal freshness · Elegant island red with light color and spice
Common questions
Is Callet a red or white grape variety?
Callet is a red wine grape variety.
What does Callet smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Callet include red cherry, raspberry and red fruit. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Callet?
Documented tells for Callet: Look for aromatic red-fruit/herb profile without dense extraction or heavy alcohol. and Check tannin as low and palate as medium-light despite warm-climate origin..
What is Callet most often confused with in blind tasting?
Callet is most commonly confused with Pinot Noir, Cinsault and Cesanese. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Callet grown?
Classic regions for Callet include Mallorca, Pla i Llevant and Binissalem.