A WINE REGION IN SPAIN
Ribera del Duero
Darker, more concentrated, more tannic than Rioja.
About Ribera del Duero
Ribera del Duero is a wine region in Spain. It makes red wine. Our database holds 751 wines from here.
The grapes of Ribera del Duero
The main grapes are Tempranillo and Pais. The appellation table lists them as: Tinta del País (Tempranillo).
Style in the glass
Darker, more concentrated, more tannic than Rioja. Less oak-driven, more fruit-forward. It is a cold, dry place to grow grapes.
Climate and soil
Continental with extreme temperature swings. High plateau (700-1000m), extreme diurnal swing. More clay than Rioja. Duero river.
The rules
- Blending: Min 95% Tinta del País.
- Ageing: Crianza/Reserva/Gran Reserva tiers (same as Rioja).
What to eat with Ribera del Duero
Lechazo asado (suckling lamb), grilled meats.
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Good to know
Same grape as Rioja (Tempranillo = Tinta del País), dramatically different wine due to altitude/diurnal swing. Ribera ≠ Rioja.
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