The best wines of Ribera del Duero

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

Top wines of Ribera del Duero by region

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

Great red wines of Ribera del Duero

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Ribera del Duero

Red wines from the region of Ribera del Duero go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of fondue bourguignonne and accompanying sauces, tajine of mutton or duck and peach brochettes.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Ribera del Duero

On the nose the red wine of the region of Ribera del Duero. often reveals types of flavors of iron, sandalwood or balsamic and sometimes also flavors of black olive, allspice or bay leaf. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Ribera del Duero. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Ribera del Duero

  • 1942With an average score of 4.90/5
  • 1950With an average score of 4.90/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 1962With an average score of 4.79/5
  • 1970With an average score of 4.78/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.75/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Ribera del Duero

  • Tempranillo
  • Tinto Fino
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Malbec

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Ribera del Duero

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

Discovering the wine region of Ribera del Duero

The wine region of Ribera del Duero is located in the region of Castille-et-Léon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vega Sicilia or the Domaine Vega Sicilia produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ribera del Duero are Tempranillo, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ribera del Duero often reveals types of flavors of cream, ripe blackberries or cigar box and sometimes also flavors of rosemary, baking spice or espresso.

In the mouth of Ribera del Duero is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 832 estates and châteaux in the of Ribera del Duero, producing 2999 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Ribera del Duero go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

Great white wines of Ribera del Duero

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Ribera del Duero

White wines from the region of Ribera del Duero go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of family potluck, grilled lamb shoulder with spices and honey or cassoulet.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Ribera del Duero

On the nose the white wine of the region of Ribera del Duero. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, lime or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, microbio or oil. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Ribera del Duero. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Ribera del Duero

  • 2016With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.82/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Ribera del Duero

  • Albillo
  • Verdejo
  • Malvasia
  • Tempranillo
  • Chardonnay
  • Albillo Mayor

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Ribera del Duero

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Discover the grape variety: Albillo mayor

Very old Spanish grape variety originating and cultivated in the upper Douro Valley - Ribera del Duero province of Burgos -. It is believed to be the result of a natural cross between the white Heben and a variety that is still unknown today. It should be noted that the synonym albillo is used for many other grape varieties, such as chasselas, muscat of Alexandria or albillo de Toro, verdejo or albillo de Nava, ... and it should not be confused with torrontés riojano. You can find the Albillo mayor in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Peru, Chile, Bulgaria, ... completely unknown in France.

Great sparkling wines of Ribera del Duero

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Ribera del Duero

Sparkling wines from the region of Ribera del Duero go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of linguine with squid ink and cockles, baked chestnuts or back of cod with chorizo and parmesan crumble.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Ribera del Duero

In the mouth the sparkling wine of the region of Ribera del Duero. is a with fine and regular bubbles.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Ribera del Duero

  • 2016With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.30/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Ribera del Duero

  • Tempranillo
  • Verdejo

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Ribera del Duero

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

The word of the wine: Clos

Plot of vines surrounded by walls. Many Burgundian climates are clos.

Great pink wines of Ribera del Duero

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Ribera del Duero

Pink wines from the region of Ribera del Duero go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of southern beef meatballs, tajine of beef balls and merguez or quiche lorraine.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Ribera del Duero

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Ribera del Duero. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, black fruit or floral and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, watermelon or banana.

The best vintages in pink wine of Ribera del Duero

  • 2007With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.76/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.74/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.71/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.67/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Ribera del Duero

  • Tempranillo
  • Albillo
  • Tinto Fino
  • Bobal
  • Garnacha

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Ribera del Duero

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

Discover the grape variety: Airen

This is a very old variety that is still very present in Spain, and can also be found in Portugal, but is practically unknown in France. It is registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties list A.

Great sweet wines of Ribera del Duero

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Ribera del Duero

Sweet wines from the region of Ribera del Duero go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of authentic bolognese sauce (ragù di carne), oriental stew with couscous or duck with olives.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Ribera del Duero

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Ribera del Duero. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, red fruit or black fruit. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of Ribera del Duero. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Ribera del Duero

  • 2006With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.88/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Ribera del Duero

  • Tempranillo

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Ribera del Duero

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

The word of the wine: Aragnan

A very rare white grape variety that can be found in the blends of the Palette appellation (Provence).

News from the vineyard of Ribera del Duero

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