Wine region · Spain
Ribera del Duero
Powerful, concentrated red wines. Higher altitude than Rioja.
Grapes
- Tempranillo (Tinto Fino)
- Cabernet Sauvignon
Famous wines and producers
- Vega Sicilia
- Pingus
- Pesquera
- Aalto
Other wine regions in Spain
- RiojaCrianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva system. American and French oak. Rioja…
- PrioratIntense, mineral reds. Llicorella (slate) soil. DOCa status.
- Rías BaixasFresh, aromatic white wines. Granite soils. Atlantic influence.
- Jerez (Sherry)Fortified wines. Solera system. Fino, Manzanilla, Oloroso, PX.
- RuedaFresh, herbal white wines. Continental climate.
- Penedès/CavaCava sparkling wine (traditional method). Excellent value.
- BierzoElegant, aromatic red wines. Comparable to Burgundy.
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