{"id":3956,"date":"2017-03-10T17:00:56","date_gmt":"2017-03-11T01:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.winemonthclub.com\/blog\/?p=3956"},"modified":"2017-03-09T15:51:21","modified_gmt":"2017-03-09T23:51:21","slug":"ribera-del-duero-great-wines-heart-soul-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.winemonthclub.com\/blog\/ribera-del-duero-great-wines-heart-soul-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"Ribera del Duero: Great Wines From the Heart and Soul of Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Located in the heart of Spain in the ancient realm of Castile and Le\u00f3n, Ribera del Duero has been a center of wine production for thousands of years. Today, Ribera del Duero remains one of the most important wine regions in Spain, as it is the spiritual home of Tempranillo, Spain\u2019s most venerable red grape variety and the source of many of Spain\u2019s greatest wines. Here the iconic Tempranillo, also known locally as Tinto Fino and Tinta del Pa\u00eds, reaches its pinnacle and demonstrates to the world its inherent virtue.<\/p>\n

Ribera del Duero occupies the hills and high meseta<\/em> to the northeast of the city of Valladolid and stretches out along the Duero River, Spain\u2019s most beloved waterway. Not surprisingly, the region draws its name from the venerable Duero that plays an important role in the region\u2019s terroir<\/em>. It seems that the soil of Ribera del Duero bears more than a passing resemblance to that of France\u2019s Burgundy, with a wide range of chalk, clay, marl and gravel, combined together in varying degrees of prominence. However, whereas Burgundy\u2019s soil complexity results from plate tectonics, the soil in Ribera del Duero results from the Duero\u2019s erosion through the sedimentary layers of the Castilian meseta<\/em>. The Duero River may likely play a role as well in moderating the rather harsh continental climate of the region, an area known for its dry, hot summers and cold winters. Add altitude (2,500-3,300 feet) and the intense luminosity of the Spanish meseta<\/em> to the region\u2019s exemplary terroir,<\/em> and it becomes apparent that Ribera del Duero possesses all the attributes needed to showcase the beauty of Spain\u2019s quintessential grape variety.<\/p>\n

Although Tempranillo provides heart and soul to nearly all the wines of Ribera del Duero, the Denominacion de Origen (DO) does permit small quantities of other grape varieties to appear in the appellation\u2019s red wines, most notably Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, and Grenache, known locally as Garnacha. There is, however, no requirement that Ribera del Duero contain any grape other than Tempranillo. Consequently, there is no one magic formula. However, what is certain is that world-wide demand for the great wines of Ribera del Duero will continue to grow as the cadre of astute producers in the zone continues to push the envelope on quality. Moreover, the relative value of the voluptuous red wines of Ribera del Duero are second to none and they will more than handsomely reward patient imbibers who have the forbearance to allow the finest red wines of Ribera del Duero a few years in bottle and ample aeration prior to serving.<\/p>\n

Producers of exceptional Ribera del Duero wines that won\u2019t require a second mortgage include Bayo<\/strong>, Dominio<\/strong> Basconcillos<\/strong><\/a>, Condado de Haza<\/a>,<\/strong> Emilio Moro<\/strong>, Pesquera<\/strong>, and Vi\u00f1a Magna<\/strong> to name a few. And for an inexpensive, un-oaked, ready to drink introduction to Ribera del Duero, Vi<\/strong>\u00f1a Gormaz<\/strong> fashions a veritable bargain red from 50+ year old vines that is hard to beat. Enjoy!<\/p>\n

Salud!
\nDon<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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