Ribera del Duero is a Spanish wine region that produces red and rosé wines. It is located along the Duero River in central Spain, primarily in the provinces of Burgos, Valladolid, Segovia, and Soria.
How it is made
The region produces red and rosé wines using authorized grape varieties. Red wines must contain at least 75% Tempranillo, with no more than 5% of Garnacha and Albillo combined. The vineyard density ranges from 2,000 to 4,000 vines per hectare, with a maximum yield of 70 hectoliters per hectare.
History
The boundaries and status of the Ribera del Duero wine region were established in 1982. The region has a tradition of blending Tempranillo with Bordeaux varieties like Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, though the success of single-varietal Tinto Pesquera has encouraged Tempranillo-only production.
Types and styles
The region produces a range of wines from high-rated, expensive varieties to more affordable wines without claims to complexity or longevity. The area is known for its unique underground wine cellars carved into rocks, which maintain cool temperatures and provide ventilation for fermentation gases.
Adapted from the Russian Wikipedia article Рибера-дель-Дуэро (апеласьон), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.