How to find the right wine from Ribera del Duero
With no sub-regional distinctions and huge variations in vintage, climate and winemaking, finding the right wine from Ribera del Duero isn't easy. Susie Barrie MW takes on the challenge
Ribera del Duero
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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Decanter writer knighted into the Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino
Decanter contributor Sarah Jane Evans MW was made a Knight of the Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino last night.
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Decanter wine tasting - Ribera del Duero
Decanter magazine blind tastes wine from Ribera del Duero.
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Antonio Banderas buys vineyard in Ribera del Duero
Hollywood actor Antonio Banderas has bought the Bodega Anta Natura in Ribera del Duero.
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Ribera 'opens minds' with wine aimed at gay community
Ribera del Duero has created a wine with 'charisma' and 'unique sensibility' to honour the gay community.
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Ribera del Duero wine building scoops architecture gong
A multi-million euro project to build a new headquarters for Spain’s Ribera del Duero wine region has scooped a leading international architecture prize.
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Ribera motorway plans branded ‘vengeful’ by winemakers
Plans are afoot to build a motorway through the heart of some of Spain's most iconic vineyards.
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Ribera del Duero awaits appellation upgrade
Spain's Ribera del Duero region is set to receive upgraded status to Denominacion de Origen Calificada (DOCa) in 2008.
