Tim Atkin MW joined a host of Ribera del Duero producers in London last month. What did they have to say about the region’s latest trends? When assessing the wines of Ribera del Duero – and particularly their place in the UK market – Tim Atkin MW is well qualified. He has been visiting the region for decades and has, since 2018, published a Top 100 for the region. The guide, compiled after visiting the region and tasting 551 wines from 173 bodegas, presents his 100 top scorers. It also highlights high-quality wines (those that scored 91 points or above) that are not represented in the UK and that retail in Spain for less than €16. So, at the launch of his 2024 guide, he had a room full of industry professionals to hear his thoughts. Joined by Pablo Baquera, marketing director of the Consejo Regulador de la Denominación de Origen Ribera de Duero, he presented his assessment of the current market and the latest vintage. One comment stood out in particular. “The image,” he explained, “that many people in this marketplace have is 10 to 20 years out of date.” It gives reason to pause, but also reason for excitement. If the prevailing view in the UK is outdated, you might ask, what does Ribera del Duero look like in 2024? And what trends are driving new development in the region? Atkin himself, as well as producers who attended the launch, gave some clues. Celebrating the region’s diversity “It’s
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