Ribera del Duero Wine Region
If you are traveling in Spain by car, an exciting wine country trip is a visit to one of the finest red wine regions of the world, the Ribera del Duero (“bank of the Duero”). This region is about 100 miles directly north of Madrid. The prominent grape is Tempranillo but called Tinto Fino or Tinto de Pais in this region. The most famous stretch of wineries are often referred to as Spain’s miracle mile. These are the bodegas located on Highway N 122, with the town of Peñafiel at the center. The city of Aranda de Duero is the capital city of the Ribera del Duero wine region. It is famous for underground caves that interconnect under the streets of the city. It is definitely worth a a visit if you are in the area of this famous wine town. There are close to 200 wineries in Ribera del Duero. The wineries we suggest are easily accessible and offer a wide experience for
the visitor.
Top Ribera del Duero Wineries to Visit on This Trail
- Bodegas Vega Sicilia – Established in 1864
- Bodegas Arzuaga Navarro – Hotel and a restaurant as well
- Bodegas Penafiel – New modern, and emerging winery
- Bodegas Abadia Retuerta – Expanding to meet growing demand for their wine
- Bodegas Terras Gauda – Owner Peter Sisseck is one the D.O. pioneers
- Bodegas Tinto Pesquera – Legendary winemaker of this DO.
