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Ribera del Duero
Offering a different style of Tempranillo (locally known as Tinto Fino) to Rioja, Ribera del Duero is known for its muscular reds.
Some wines are blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Malbec.
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Latest Ribera del Duero content:
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Sarah Jane Evans MW's top five Ribera del Duero
Ribera del Duero DO is famous for its Tinto Fino or Tempranillo wines...
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Twelve great value Ribera del Duero wines
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Vega Sicilia appoints new technical director
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Vega Sicilia technical director leaves
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Create the perfect Spanish cellar
Sarah Jane Evans MW and Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW explain how to build the perfect Spanish cellar.
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First taste: Six top Spanish wines to try
If you're in the mood to treat yourself and want to see some of the best that Spain has to offer, then see scores, tasting notes and prices on six interesting new releases from the recent Wines of Spain tasting in London.
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Valdeorras wine council chairman resigns over grower dispute
A dispute over production in Valdeorras, Galicia’s golden valley in North West Spain, has led to the resignation of the chairman of the wine region’s DO regulatory council.
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Ribera del Duero council plans DO status for white wines
Ribera del Duero's ruling council has launched a bid to permit the production of white wine in the Spanish DO wine region.
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Producer profile: Aalto
In less than 16 years, Javier Zaccagnini and Mariano Garcia have achieved their aim – to make a wine in Ribera del Duero equal to the world’s best. Sarah Jane Evans MW meets the duo and discovers the secrets of their success
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Vega Sicilia celebrates 150 years with wine world stars
Not since Jean-Claude Rouzaud's legendary party back in 1997 have there been so many wine luminaries from around the world gathered together for an anniversary celebration.
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DWWA 2014 Regional Trophy: Ribera del Duero over £15
This year's Decanter World Wine Awards Regional Trophy for Ribera del Duero over £15 went to Matanegra, Vendimia Seleccionada, Ribera del Duero 2010 (14%)
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Antonio Banderas launches Ribera wine
Spanish born actor Antonio Banderas launched his Ribero del Duero wines, Anta Banderas, in Florida last weekend.
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Ribera del Duero panel critical, despite medal haul
The reputation of Ribera del Duero, arguably Spain's most high-profile DO of the last decade, has taken a knock after a less than stellar performance at a Decanter panel tasting.
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How to find the right wine from Ribera del Duero
With no sub-regional distinctions and huge variations in vintage, climate and winemaking, finding the right wine from Ribera del Duero isn't easy. Susie Barrie MW takes on the challenge
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Decanter writer knighted into the Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino
Decanter contributor Sarah Jane Evans MW was made a Knight of the Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino last night.
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Decanter wine tasting - Ribera del Duero
Decanter magazine blind tastes wine from Ribera del Duero.
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Antonio Banderas buys vineyard in Ribera del Duero
Hollywood actor Antonio Banderas has bought the Bodega Anta Natura in Ribera del Duero.
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Ribera 'opens minds' with wine aimed at gay community
Ribera del Duero has created a wine with 'charisma' and 'unique sensibility' to honour the gay community.
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Ribera del Duero wine building scoops architecture gong
A multi-million euro project to build a new headquarters for Spain’s Ribera del Duero wine region has scooped a leading international architecture prize.
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Ribera motorway plans branded ‘vengeful’ by winemakers
Plans are afoot to build a motorway through the heart of some of Spain's most iconic vineyards.
