The wine region of Ribera del Queiles is located in the region of Navarre of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Guelbenzu or the Domaine Guelbenzu produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ribera del Queiles are Merlot, Tempranillo and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ribera del Queiles often reveals types of flavors of oaky, vanilla or microbio and sometimes also flavors of floral, vegetal or dark fruit.
In the mouth of Ribera del Queiles is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 4 estates and châteaux in the of Ribera del Queiles, producing 14 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Ribera del Queiles go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.
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