COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Callet
PRODUCER
4 Kilos Vinícola
REGION
Balearic Islands
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Founded in 2006 by winemaker Francesc Grimalt and musician Sergio Caballero, 4 Kilos Vinícola has redefined the viticultural landscape of Mallorca. Operating from a converted sheep barn in Felanitx, the estate champions indigenous grape varieties, particularly Callet, which Grimalt is credited with saving from obscurity. The winery's name is a colloquial nod to their modest initial investment of four million pesetas, proving that world-class wines can be crafted through passion, creativity, and respect for the land rather than massive financial backing. The estate's vineyards are farmed organically, utilizing native ground cover to foster biodiversity and soil health.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€40
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name '4 Kilos' comes from the founders' modest initial investment of 4 million pesetas (about €24,000) to start the winery.
Fact 02
Co-founder Sergio Caballero is also the artistic director of Barcelona's famous Sónar music festival.
Fact 03
The wine's label changes completely every vintage, reflecting the artistic direction and unique character of that year's harvest.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the flagship 4 Kilos wine emphasizes minimal intervention and a gentle touch to let the delicate Callet grape express its terroir. Sourced from old vines grown on the iron-rich 'Call Vermell' clay-loam soils, the grapes are hand-harvested and strictly sorted. Spontaneous fermentation is carried out using indigenous yeasts, with half of the fruit vinified in stainless steel tanks and the other half in open-top 2,500-liter wooden vats. The wine is then aged for 12 months in a combination of 225-liter and 600-liter French oak barrels, favoring older, neutral wood to prevent oak flavors from overpowering the wine's natural elegance.
