RIBERA DEL DUERO - THE AREA

Ribera del Duero Wine Tasting Tours, Holidays and Trips

Located in Spain’s northern plateau, Ribera Del Duero is approximately two hours from Madrid. Since the 1990’s, the region has become a premier source of world-class red wine - the perfect location for your Spanish wine tour!

The region is characterised by its flat, rocky terrain, and its most famous vineyards can be found around Peñafiel and Aranda de Duero. It benefits greatly from soils deposited by the river Duero and the terrain provides ideal growing conditions for the Tempranillo grape, known locally as Tinto Fino.

Ribera Del Duero was officially designated a D.O region in 1982, by an organisation of wine growers who aspired to promote their wines. Since then, the area has been transformed through the replanting of vineyards and the investment in modern winemaking techniques by both small, family-run wineries and large corporations. The region’s 240 vineyards occupy around 120 square kilometres, and Ribera Del Duero is also home to arguably Spain’s most prestigious wine, Vega Sicilia.

With its Romanesque architecture and natural beauty, the region has become increasingly popular as an oenotouristic destination. There is even a museum dedicated to Spanish winemaking in the impressive Moorish castle in Penafiel.