Spain – Rivera del Duero
A two-hour drive north of Madrid, Rivera del Duero is in the province of Castilla y Leon, a severe, dramatic land of rough mesas and rocky plateaus that stretch as far as the eye can see. Massive stone castles stand as fortresses atop the highest ridges. The masculine power and glory of medieval Spain is palpable. Ribera del Duero is almost exclusively a red wine region, although simple roses are made for local consumption. The best reds are bold, concentrated, ripe, mount filling, structured, and packed with dark flavors reminiscent of roasted coffee, cocoa, peat, and black licorice.
Microclimate
The climate is continental and Mediterranean, with more than 2,400 hours of annual sunlight.
Sub-Regions
Burgos, Valladolid, Segovia and Soria
Typical Varietals
Tinto Fino, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec
Terroir
Geologically, tertiary sediments, consisting of gently lenticular layers of silty or clayey sand, alternate with layers of limestone, marl and chalky concretions.
Rivera del Duero Producers & Wines
Finca Valdeguine
In El Cortijo (La Rioja – Spain), one of the most recognized regions in the grape growing and wine making high expression, Valdeguinea Finca consolidates the winemaking tradition, collecting the work of three generations passionate about its vineyards and its wines.
