Ribera del Duero wine region
Offering a different style of Tempranillo (locally known as Tinto Fino) to Rioja, Ribera del Duero is known for its muscular reds.
Some wines are blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Malbec.
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Latest Ribera del Duero content:
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Ribera del Duero Report 2025: Why the region’s white varieties are a secret weapon waiting to be unleashed
Excellence and sense of place, beyond the reds...
By Ines Salpico Last updated
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Ribera del Duero Report 2025: Meet the five charismatic mavericks producing the region’s emerging classics
The producers whose wines convey a newfound authenticity...
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Ribera del Duero Report 2025: Our experts’ favourite new wines redefining this premium Spanish region
Two vintages go head-to-head...
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Collector’s Guide: Spain
The complete guide to collecting Spanish wines...
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Vega Sicilia’s 2025 releases: Singularity beyond Unico
New vintages presented for both the Spanish and Hungarian estates...
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Value Spanish Tempranillo: Panel tasting results
Tempranillo continues to deliver the goods...
By Andy Howard MW Last updated
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Wine investment: Market malaise hits Bordeaux prices
Bordeaux prices continue to decline...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Spanish Icons: Dominio de Pingus, Pingus
An icon from day one...
By Ines Salpico Published
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Spanish Icons: Vega Sicilia, Unico
One of Spain's most consistently-referenced fine wines...
By Ines Salpico Published
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Xavier Ausàs: A personal journey into Ribera del Duero
A new chapter after 25 years at Vega Sicilia...
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Spanish rosado & clarete: Panel tasting results
Spain's rosé winemaking tradition shines bright...
By David Williams Last updated
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Ribera del Duero: Panel tasting results
The results of a 59-wine panel tasting...
By Beth Willard Published
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Unearthing Ribera del Duero
Discover this Spanish region through its awarded wines...
By Olivia Mason Published
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Spanish red wines for Christmas: no expense spared
The absolute best Spanish reds you can buy...
By Decanter Staff Published
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Vega Sicilia Único: anniversary vertical tasting of 40 vintages
Celebration of an icon...
By Sarah Jane Evans MW Published
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Ribera del Duero – five vintages you can enjoy now
10 great wines from five top years...
By Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW Last updated
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Francisco Barona: producer profile
The background of one of Spain's most promising winemakers...
By Tim Atkin MW Published
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Expert’s choice: Ribera del Duero wines under £30
Known for its iconic reds with hefty price tags, Ribera del Duero isn’t a natural hunting ground for value. But there are bottles out there if you know where to look, says Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW
By Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW Published
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Investing in Spanish wine: a market waiting in the wings
There’s good action among collectors, but the investment focus remains on the two Ribera del Duero big-hitters
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Emilio Moro: producer profile and latest releases tasted
Latest wines rated...
By Sarah Jane Evans MW Published
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Ribera del Duero: eight producers to watch
Eight top producers and their wines to look out for...
By Tim Atkin MW Published
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Dominio de Pingus: producer profile and latest releases tasted
Its ascent to elite status was a rapid one, but over the course of 25 years, this Ribera del Duero estate has steadily maintained its reputation for excellence, becoming a staple of the collector market. David Williams meets its founder, the Danish don of Spanish wine.
By David Williams Published
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Ribera del Duero: Top wines to buy now
The Spanish region has plenty to tempt wine lovers
By Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW Published
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Spanish wines you should have in your cellar: The top 24
Which bottles deserve a spot in your cellar?
By Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW Published
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Exciting new wave wines from Spain
The Viñateros tasting in London highlighted the work being done by Spanish winemakers to create distinctive wines with a unique sense of place. Julie Sheppard recommends a selection of their bottles from across Spain to try...
By Julie Sheppard Published
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Interpretación: The new project from Vega Sicilia’s former technical director
New wines from Ribera del Duero...
By Sarah Jane Evans MW Published
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Vega Sicilia celebrates 150 years with wine world stars
Not since Jean-Claude Rouzaud's legendary party back in 1997 have there been so many wine luminaries from around the world gathered together for an anniversary celebration.
By Sarah Kemp Last updated
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Vega Sicilia appoints new technical director
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Vega Sicilia technical director leaves
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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A selection of top wines from Northern Spain
The red wines of North Spain from this area are incredibly varied, but not always well known – despite the high price of the most famous. Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW picks 20 from across the spectrum.
By Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW Published
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Ribera del Duero: Purity & power
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In partnership with DO Ribera del Duero. A prolonged growing season and complex array of different soil types...
By Simon Field MW Last updated
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Producer profile: Aalto
By Sarah Jane Evans MW Last updated