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Ribera del Duero Wines

Ribera became a denominated region only 1982 but, like with so many other regions in Spain, wine has been made here for more than 2,000 years. Located about 100 miles directly north of Madrid, Ribera rests on the rugged high plains of Castilla y León, where the winters are harsh, spring comes late and fall arrives early. In between, however, summers can be warm with cool nights, which allows for perfect ripening of the region’s Tempranillo, known locally as Tinto Fino.

Although RDD has seen an influx of producers since its early days as a D.O., it’s still a relatively small region with a preponderance of high-quality, high-priced wines. Ribera wines tend to be big in structure, powerful and ageworthy for up to decade or more from harvest.

Wine Enthusiast’s Ribera del Duero wine guide includes Ribera del Duero wine ratings and Ribera del Duero wine reviews.

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Viña Sastre 2006 Pesus Red (Ribera del Duero)

Cellar Selection

Price $750

If there’s any such thing as the perfect Spanish red, Pesus is it. A blend of 80% Tempranillo with other grapes including Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine sees 200% new oak, resulting in a thick, dark, tannic beauty that bubbles over with toast, cola, mint, chocolate and spice aromas. The mouth is sheer heaven; a mile deep in terms of berry flavor and more, but… — M.S. (10/1/2010)

Viña Sastre 2005 Regina Vides Tempranillo (Ribera del Duero)

Price $195

From vines that are between 80 and 100 years, this is a marvelous example of top-notch Spanish red wine, regardless of region and grape variety. Hails from four vineyards, and the product is dark, concentrated, sultry, masculine and impressive. Giant black fruit flavors, texture, richness, coffee and cola make it truly special. Drinkable now; best in 3–5 more years. — M.S. (10/1/2010)

Emilio Moro 2006 Malleolus de Valderramiro Tinto Fino (Ribera del Duero)

Cellar Selection

Price $180

Beautifully composed, with power and just as much precision and pizzazz. The nose offers lightly baked berry fruit notes, leather and spice, while the palate is loaded with tobacco, exotic spices and the finest natural berry flavors Spain has to offer. Smooth, elegant, finessed and potent, with integrated tannins and bold acidity that will keep it going for at… — M.S. (6/1/2010)

Aalto 2006 PS Tempranillo (Ribera del Duero)

Cellar Selection

Price $115

A beautiful but enormous style of red wine with char, leather and saturated black fruit aromas. There’s also some lemony oak that will shed itself with time. Overall, it’s rich, delicious and a real fruit bomb with chocolate, vanilla, caramel, coffee and mocha, all of which are reflections of the oak aging it sees. PS stands for s seleccionados, and it’s really an… — M.S. (10/1/2010)

Val Sotillo 1994 Gran Reserva Red (Ribera del Duero)

Price $80

Incredible depth and purity of fruit characterize this bottling. A huge bouquet of black fruits, truffles, cinnamon, licorice and more pulls you right in, and the palate does not disappoint with its cherry, tobacco and cumin notes, and a lovely balance of sweet and sour elements. Full—even massive—but quite refined at the same time, with great grip, and solid… — M.M. (8/1/2000)

Aalto 2006 Tempranillo (Ribera del Duero)

Cellar Selection

Price $55

Mariano Garcia’s deft winemaking touch and propensity for making monster RDDs is etched into this massive, extracted heavyweight, and wow is it good! After a touch of early heat, there’s dusty black fruit aromas, spice galore, floral notes and then a huge palate of raw blackness and finally an explosion of creamy mocha, vanilla and woodspice. Needs a couple of more… — M.S. (10/1/2010)

Viña Sastre 1999 Pago de Santa Cruz Gran Reserva Tempranillo (Ribera del Duero)

Cellar Selection

Price $119

A classic wine with maturity but still a lot to give. Aged 24 months in American oak then 12 more months in French barrels, this GR is leathery and powerful, with firm tannins supporting dry berry fruit flavors accented by copious amounts of tobacco, mint, vanilla and more. Will continue to age and soften; drink now through 2025. — M.S. (10/1/2010)

Emilio Moro 2006 Malleolus de Sanchomartin Tinto del Pais (Ribera del Duero)

Editors' Choice

Price $204

Talk about magnetic aromas of bacon, tobacco and bold black fruit, and then comes an oak-rich palate full of coconut, butter, chocolate and exotic berry flavor. Chocolate truffle and pastry work the finish, and overall this is a mile-deep beauty to drink from 2011 through 2017. — M.S. (6/1/2010)

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