This region approximately 175 kms north and east of Madrid, has for centuries been producing remarkable red wines, using tempranilo, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, malbec, and grenache. The climate is continental with warm to hot and very dry summers, and cold winters. Growers are allowed to irrigate but only judiciously. Ribera […]
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Ribera Del Duero, Priorato, Utiel Requena and Splendid Spanish Wine Regions.
Ribera Del Duero, Priorato, Utiel Requena Most people associate Spain with Sherry and sparkling wines, which have been flooding North American markets in the last 30 years. But there are many other Spanish wine regions that have been quietly producing outstanding wines for centuries and catering to appreciative small niche […]