The best wines of Rueda

Discover the best wines of Rueda of Castille-et-Léon as well as the best winemakers of Rueda and estates of Rueda to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Rueda and the best vintages to taste in this region.

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Top wines of Rueda by region

Looking for a good wine of Rueda of Castille-et-Léon among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Rueda. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Rueda with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Rueda

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Rueda

Red wines from the region of Rueda go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of seven o'clock leg of lamb, tajine of beef balls and merguez or atriaux en sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Rueda

On the nose the red wine of the region of Rueda. often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, black fruit or dried fruit. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Rueda. is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.

The best vintages in red wine of Rueda

  • 2015With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.65/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.64/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.58/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.57/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Rueda

  • Tempranillo
  • Pinot Noir

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Rueda

A wine route planned in the region of Rueda? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Rueda.

Discovering the wine region of Rueda

Benchmark for lively Spanish whites on the high plateaus of Castilla-León. Signature Verdejo: aromatic dry whites with notes of grapefruit, exotic fruit, cut grass, anise and fennel, a characteristic slightly bitter finish and a taut palate. Direct style, ideal as an aperitif. Also lively Sauvignon Blanc, ample Viura and historic Palomino.

"Gran Vino de Rueda" age-worthy versions, rosés and recently authorised Tempranillo reds. ~22,000 ha at 700-800 m, dry continental climate.

Great white wines of Rueda

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Rueda

White wines from the region of Rueda go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of light stuffed tomatoes, cuttlefish with cider or summer tuna quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Rueda

On the nose the white wine of the region of Rueda. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, grapefruit or tropical and sometimes also flavors of citrus, apples or peach. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Rueda. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Rueda

  • 2020With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2023With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2022With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.34/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.32/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Rueda

  • Verdejo
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Palomino

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Rueda

A wine route planned in the region of Rueda? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Rueda.

Discover the grape variety: Garnacha

Generous, warm reds with an evolving ruby robe, smooth tannins and an ample palate, showing intense aromas of ripe red fruits (cherry, candied raspberry), garrigue, dry herbs, spices, liquorice and sun-drenched notes. Also in luscious rosés and sweet wines (Banyuls). Absolute star of Priorat DOQ, pillar of Rioja DOCa, Garnacha de Aragón, Campo de Borja DO, Calatayud DO and Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC. Aragonese autochthonous variety, one of the most planted worldwide.

Great sparkling wines of Rueda

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Rueda

Sparkling wines from the region of Rueda go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of mussels with camembert cheese, mozzarella sticks or cod crumble with coconut milk.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Rueda

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Rueda. often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit. In the mouth the sparkling wine of the region of Rueda. is a with fine and regular bubbles.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Rueda

  • 2017With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.72/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.70/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Rueda

  • Verdejo
  • Tempranillo
  • Chardonnay

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Rueda

A wine route planned in the region of Rueda? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Rueda.

The word of the wine: Malolactic fermentation

Called second fermentation or malo for short. It is the degradation (under the effect of bacteria) of the malic acid naturally present in the wine into milder, less aggressive lactic acid. Some producers or wineries refuse this operation by "blocking the malo" (by cold and adding SO2) to keep a maximum of acidity which carries the aromas and accentuates the sensation of freshness.

Great pink wines of Rueda

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Rueda

Pink wines from the region of Rueda go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of small stuffed fish from nice, lamb shoulder confit or sauerkraut (with tips so to do!!!).

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Rueda

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Rueda. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, tree fruit.

The best vintages in pink wine of Rueda

  • 2018With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.66/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.58/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.57/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Rueda

  • Tempranillo
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Garnacha
  • Verdejo

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Rueda

A wine route planned in the region of Rueda? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Rueda.

Discover the grape variety: Verdejo

Lively, aromatic whites with sharp acidity and a sleek palate, with intense aromas of grapefruit, lime, fresh herbs, fennel, green almond and saline notes. Typically slightly bitter finish. Absolute star of Rueda DO in Castile-León, now widely exported. Also made as lees-aged and oak-influenced structured cuvées. Native Spanish variety, an ancient Castilian grape.

Great sweet wines of Rueda

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Rueda

Sweet wines from the region of Rueda go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of sardines moroccan style, barbecued lobster or magic cake cheese quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Rueda

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Rueda. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, grapefruit or tropical and sometimes also flavors of citrus, apples or peach. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of Rueda. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Rueda

  • 2020With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.05/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2022With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.00/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Rueda

  • Verdejo
  • Sauvignon Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Rueda

A wine route planned in the region of Rueda? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Rueda.

The word of the wine: Caudalie

Unit of measurement corresponding to one second and allowing to quantify the aromatic persistence of a wine in mouth (length in mouth).

A wine route in the region of Rueda ? Visit the most beautiful wine towns and villages

  • Arroyo de la encomienda
  • Arévalo
  • Barcelona
  • La seca
  • Santituste de san juan baustita
  • Valladolid