Ribera del Duero is a wine region that is located in the Castilla y León community in northern Spain. Known for red wines, the best examples are popular all over the globe. Situated on the elevated northern plateau on the Iberian Peninsula the vineyards reach 2800 feet above sea level. Divided by the Duero River, the water provides much needed supply to the local vineyards. The region covers 20,500 hectares with 240 vineyards producing 60 million liters of wine every year.

It was not until the early 1980’s, that the region received recognition thanks to the aggressive fruity deeply colored red wines. Although vines have been grown in Ribera del Duero for thousands of years.

The soils are nearly perfect in the region. Alluvial with clay and sand lies close to the river with the soil in the western region being mixed with gypsum, marl, and limestone. The eastern part of Ribera del Duero has soil that is comprised of limestone, marl, and clay.

The inland location of the region allows for extreme climate conditions that range from harsh and cold winters to hot and dry summers. The daytime temperatures are coupled with cooler nights, which make for optimum accumulation of aromas in the grapes.