Wine regions of Spain: Ribera del Duero DO
Location
The Ribera del Duero DO wine region is located in the northern region of Spain and is bordered by the Cantabrian Mountains to the north and the Arlanzón River to the south. The city of Valladolid is located in this wine region, as well as other smaller cities, like Roa de Duero and Peñafiel. Nearby wine regions include Rueda, Cigales and Toro.
History
Ribera del Duero DO was established in 1982, but the region has a long history of wine production. The winemaking tradition dates back to the Phoenicians, who first planted vines in Castile and León. Ribera del… Read more