Ribera del Duero
The Ribera del Duero (ree-BEAR-a del DWEAR-o) is a rising star among Spain’s many fine wine regions.
This Denominación de Origen (DO) follows the course of the Duero River and is roughly centered on the town of Aranda de Duero, about a two hour drive north of Madrid, deep in historic Old Castile.
Valdubón is an outstanding example of the superb red wines that are being produced in that rugged, mountainous countryside. The landscape is dramatic, with ancient castles dating to the days of the Moors, towering over small villages.
Wine was first made here by the Romans, who dug
extensive tunnels under the towns to protect wine
from the heat of summer. Many of these tunnels are
still in use.
For centuries, the wines were simple country wines and it has only been in the last century that premium wines have been made in Ribera del Duero. The DO was established in 1982 and is about 85 miles long and ranges between seven and 35 miles wide.
