Top 100 wines of Arribes

Discover the top 100 best wines of Arribes of Arribes as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Arribes and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Arribes

The wine region of Arribes is located in the region of Castille-et-Léon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Marqués de la Concordia or the Domaine Hacienda Zorita Natural Reserve produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Arribes are Tempranillo, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Arribes often reveals types of flavors of black fruit, earthy or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of dark fruit, rhubarb or non oak.

In the mouth of Arribes is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 18 estates and châteaux in the of Arribes, producing 47 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Arribes go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal.

Discover the grape variety: Tempranillo

The black Tempranillo is a grape variety native to Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. The black Tempranillo can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

News from the vineyard of Arribes

Nomad winemaker: Why I make wine in Spain

When I started my nomadic winemaking project, in 2018 at Niepoort Vinhos in Portugal’s Douro region, I had no idea how large a part Spain would go on to play – I certainly never intended to make it the locus of my project. So how did it happen? Yes, there was an element of chance and taking opportunities where they arose. But also, among the talented winemakers to whom I pitched collaborations, I sensed an openness and a readiness to collaborate which seemed particular to Spain. Held in June las ...

Decanter magazine latest issue: January 2022

Inside the January 2022 issue of Decanter Magazine: FEATURES: Aperitifs: how to do them well The art of starting it right, with drinks tips from Kate Hawkings Vintage preview: Chablis 2020 Andy Howard MW picks 33 of his top wines from a classic year in the region Producer profile: Château Angélus Jane Anson visits one of St-Emilion’s four finest grand cru classé estates Bordeaux & Burgundy vintages for Christmas Panos Kakaviatos & Charles Curtis MW select the perfect vintages and appe ...

Andrea Franchetti: Obituary

Andrea Franchetti, one of the most talented and visionary Italian producers, has died at the age of 72 in Rome. In 30 years exactly, he positioned his superTuscan Trinoro among the top Italian references, producing a wine with stylish elegance and outstanding potential for ageing. Franchetti’s Bordeaux blends were without the over-extractions that were on-trend in the 2000s, nor the excess of fruit following phenolic maturity. He followed a precise idea to produce classic wines for the long haul ...