Top 100 red wines of Arlanza
Discover the top 100 best red wines of Arlanza of Arlanza as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Arlanza and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Arlanza
High-altitude DO in Old Castile (Burgos, Palencia), Arlanza Valley, vineyards at 750–1,000 m on clay-limestone soils, harsh continental climate providing natural freshness and acidity. Tempranillo (Tinta del País) is the signature red: structured and cool with black cherry, plum, leather, tobacco, herbs and pepper, firm tannins and altitude-preserved acidity. Garnacha rounds out the reds; floral Albillo in whites. Neighbour to Ribera del Duero.
Discover the grape variety: Mencia
Supple, elegant reds with a ruby robe and fine tannins, featuring aromas of raspberry, cherry, Mediterranean herbs, graphite, black pepper and very pronounced slate mineral notes. Fresh mouth, taut finish. The absolute star of Bierzo DO in Castilla y León and signature of Ribeira Sacra DO and Valdeorras DO in Galicia (heroic vine terraces). Also cultivated in Portugal under the name Jaen. Native Iberian grape from the northwest.
