Ribera del Duero
Ribera del Duero produces some of Spain's most powerful, age-worthy reds at altitudes above 800 metres, where night-time cool gives Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) remarkable intensity and dark colour.
Fast facts
At a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Climate | Continental, high altitude |
| Geography | High plateau along the Duero river in Castilla y León |
| Key appellations | Ribera del Duero DO · Vega Sicilia |
| Main grapes | Tempranillo (Tinto Fino), Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Famous for | Vega Sicilia, Pingus, High-altitude Tempranillo |
Grapes
Signature grapes of Ribera del Duero
The varieties that define this region's wines.
Tempranillo
Tempranillo is Spain's greatest red grape, the soul of Rioja and Ribera del Duero. Named for 'temprano' (early…
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is the world's most famous red grape, the backbone of Bordeaux's great blended wines and th…
Merlot
Merlot is France's most planted red grape and the plush partner to Cabernet in Bordeaux blends, especially on …
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Wine travel
Visiting Ribera del Duero
The Duero valley's modern landmark bodegas sit amid medieval towns and dramatic river gorges.
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