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Ribera del Duero wine region

Medieval castle on a hilltop at Peñafiel in Ribera del Duero, Spain

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Spain · Europe

Powerful, concentrated reds.

The world's largest vineyard area, led by Tempranillo and Garnacha.

CountrySpain
Key grapesTempranillo

Notable producers in Ribera del Duero

Official appellations

AppellationStatusStyleGrapes
Ribera del Duero (1982)
High-plateau reds from Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) along the Duero, across Burgos, Valladolid, Soria and Segovia.
DORedTempranillo

Ribera del Duero wines to try

Red · Spain

Vega Sicilia Único

Ribera del Duero · Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon

Spain's most famous red: dark fruit, cedar, spice and many years of ageing.

Food: Roast lamb, game

Rosé · Spain · Diego's Selection

Arzuaga Organic Tempranillo Rosado

Ribera del Duero · Tempranillo

Fresh Ribera rosé with strawberry, raspberry and crisp acidity.

Food: Tapas, paella

Red · Spain · Diego's Selection

Finca Villacreces Pruno

Ribera del Duero · Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon

Ripe, modern Ribera: great value.

Food: Lamb, burgers

Red · Spain · Diego's Selection

Arzuaga Crianza

Ribera del Duero · Tempranillo

Structured Ribera Crianza: dark fruit and oak.

Food: Lamb, steak

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