The Winery Albaplata of Ribera del Guadiana of Estrémadure

Discovering the wine region of Ribera del Guadiana

The wine region of Ribera del Guadiana is located in the region of Estrémadure of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Viña Santa Marina or the Domaine Pago Los Balancines produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ribera del Guadiana are Tempranillo, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ribera del Guadiana often reveals types of flavors of black cherries, leather or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, tropical fruit or citrus fruit.

In the mouth of Ribera del Guadiana is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 65 estates and châteaux in the of Ribera del Guadiana, producing 215 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Ribera del Guadiana go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal.