This week, I’ve been sampling some Spanish wines. In this case two from Monteabellón in the Ribera del Duero region. While I’m familiar with the region by reputation, I’m excited to learn more about it and delve into the unique characteristics of these wines. Join me on this journey of discovery.
Disclosure: Wines were provided as a media samples. No other compensation was received. All opinions are mine.
About Ribera del Duero
Ribera del Duero is located in the northwest of the country, about two hours north of Madrid, in the center of Castilla y León, the largest autonomous community (similar to a state here in the United States)
Image courtesy of Courtesy of Ribera y Rueda.
Evidence of winemaking in Ribera del Duero dates back 2,600 years, and one of the region’s most significant producers, Bodegas Vega Sicilia, has been turning out its renowned red wines since the mid-19th century. However, when Ribera del Duero received its Denominación de Origen (DO) status in 1982
The region is situated on the high northern plateau of the Iberian Peninsula, at an altitude of 800 meters (2800ft) above sea level. The name Ribera del Duero translates to “bank of the Duero”, as the river flows through and separates the area. Moreover, the river plays a crucial role in providing irrigation to the vineyards that flank the river.
There are over 22,000 hectares of vineyards that grow in sandy soils mixed with chalk and limestone or alluvial soils, with different elevations and
This Article was originally published on ENOFYLZ Wine Blog
