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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Ribera del Duero Report 2025: Why the region’s white varieties are a secret weapon waiting to be unleashedExcellence and sense of place, beyond the reds...
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Ribera del Duero Report 2025: Meet the five charismatic mavericks producing the region’s emerging classicsThe 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 regionTwo vintages go head-to-head...
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Vega Sicilia’s 2025 releases: Singularity beyond UnicoNew vintages presented for both the Spanish and Hungarian estates...
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Value Spanish Tempranillo: Panel tasting resultsTempranillo continues to deliver the goods...
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Wine investment: Market malaise hits Bordeaux pricesBordeaux prices continue to decline...
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Spanish Icons: Dominio de Pingus, PingusAn icon from day one...
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Spanish Icons: Vega Sicilia, UnicoOne of Spain's most consistently-referenced fine wines...
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Xavier Ausàs: A personal journey into Ribera del DueroA new chapter after 25 years at Vega Sicilia...
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Spanish rosado & clarete: Panel tasting resultsSpain's rosé winemaking tradition shines bright...
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Ribera del Duero: Panel tasting resultsThe results of a 59-wine panel tasting...
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Unearthing Ribera del DueroDiscover this Spanish region through its awarded wines...
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Spanish red wines for Christmas: no expense sparedThe absolute best Spanish reds you can buy...
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Vega Sicilia Único: anniversary vertical tasting of 40 vintagesCelebration of an icon...
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Ribera del Duero – five vintages you can enjoy now10 great wines from five top years...
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Francisco Barona: producer profileThe background of one of Spain's most promising winemakers...
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Expert’s choice: Ribera del Duero wines under £30Known 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
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Investing in Spanish wine: a market waiting in the wingsThere’s good action among collectors, but the investment focus remains on the two Ribera del Duero big-hitters
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Emilio Moro: producer profile and latest releases tastedLatest wines rated...
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Ribera del Duero: eight producers to watchEight top producers and their wines to look out for...
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Dominio de Pingus: producer profile and latest releases tastedIts 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.
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Ribera del Duero: Top wines to buy nowThe Spanish region has plenty to tempt wine lovers
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Spanish wines you should have in your cellar: The top 24Which bottles deserve a spot in your cellar?
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Exciting new wave wines from SpainThe 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...
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Interpretación: The new project from Vega Sicilia’s former technical directorNew wines from Ribera del Duero...
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Vega Sicilia celebrates 150 years with wine world starsNot 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.
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Vega Sicilia appoints new technical directorBy Chris Mercer Last updated
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Vega Sicilia technical director leavesBy Chris Mercer Last updated
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A selection of top wines from Northern SpainThe 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.
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Ribera del Duero: Purity & powerSponsored
In partnership with DO Ribera del Duero. A prolonged growing season and complex array of different soil types...
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Producer profile: AaltoBy Sarah Jane Evans MW Last updated