{"title":"Ribera del Duero Wines","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\nh2{ font-size:18px !important;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: inline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 66, 37);\"\u003eThe Ribera del Duero region\u003c\/span\u003e is a bleak rural wine growing landscape with a short intense wine growing period, bud break on the vines is the latest in Europe, risk of frost in May, extreme heat in August and the risk again of frost in late September, with all this against it the wine region is now challenging \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewinebuff.com\/collections\/rioja\" title=\"rioja wines\"\u003eRioja\u003c\/a\u003e as the leading area for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewinebuff.com\/collections\/spain\" title=\"wines from spain\"\u003eSpanish wines.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\nh2{ font-size:18px !important;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: inline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 66, 37);\"\u003eRibera wine \u003c\/span\u003ewas once only renowned for the famous Vega Sicilia, it now has many Bodegas of outstanding quality. Its reds are rich, meaty and chock full of black fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bodegas-ribon-barrica-ribera-del-duero","title":"Bodegas Ribón Barrica Ribera del Duero 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViñedos y Bodegas Ribón\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vineyard situated in Quintanilla de Onésimo, Valladolid, in the heart of Ribera del Duero — in the so-called 'Milla de Oro' (Golden Mile). Founded in 1995, the estate brings together five generations of vine-growing tradition on the left bank of the Duero river, combining that heritage with modern winemaking to produce wines of genuine character and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Ribera del Duero Barrica — Tempranillo aged for six months in oak, developing complexity and structure while preserving the vibrant fruit character of the region. From one of the Golden Mile's most established family estates, this is a wine of real depth and food-friendly versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost black with purple nuances\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lively and aromatic — young red fruit, cherry, blueberry, and a hint of spice\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very flavoursome with sweet tannins, great structure, red berries, and vanilla\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long with a mineral edge and lingering fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent match for lamb and red meats. The structure and dark fruit also pair well with grilled vegetables and aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tempranillo\"\u003eTempranillo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ribera-del-duero-wines\"\u003eRibera del Duero\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spanish-wine\"\u003eSpain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fuller-flavour-red\"\u003eFuller Flavour Red\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18°C\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75cl\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrink:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the next six years\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viñedos y Bodegas Ribón","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42165907357867,"sku":"","price":21.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/5459\/3963\/files\/ribon-barrica.png?v=1740825327"},{"product_id":"bodegas-ribon-crianza-ribera-del-duero","title":"Bodegas Ribón Crianza Ribera del Duero 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViñedos y Bodegas Ribón\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vineyard situated in Quintanilla de Onésimo, Valladolid, in the heart of Ribera del Duero — in the so-called 'Milla de Oro' (Golden Mile). Founded in 1995, the estate brings together five generations of vine-growing tradition on the left bank of the Duero river, combining that heritage with modern winemaking to produce wines of genuine character and quality. The Crianza is the estate's flagship expression — Tempranillo aged in oak to develop the complexity and structure that defines Ribera del Duero at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA serious Ribera del Duero Crianza from the Golden Mile — Tempranillo with the concentration and structure that comes from high-altitude viticulture and careful oak ageing. Powerful, expressive, and built to age, this is a wine of real depth and elegance from one of the appellation's most established family estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense purple\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant and complex — dark fruit, blackberry, and raspberry with hints of redcurrant and blueberry, black pepper, and liquorice\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful and expressive with lively tannins, black fruit, smoky oak, and coffee\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, persistent, and elegant with an excellent backbone of tannin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent with roast lamb, rib-eye steak, and meatballs. The structure and dark fruit also make it a great match for game and aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tempranillo\"\u003eTempranillo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ribera-del-duero-wines\"\u003eRibera del Duero\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spanish-wine\"\u003eSpain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fuller-flavour-red\"\u003eFuller Flavour Red\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18°C\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75cl\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrink:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the next ten years\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viñedos y Bodegas Ribón","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42165927149739,"sku":"","price":31.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/5459\/3963\/files\/bodegas-ribon-crianza-ribera-del-duero-2020-963733.png?v=1718381605"},{"product_id":"rippa-dorii-roble-ribera-del-duero-roble","title":"Rippa Dorii Ribera del Duero Roble 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRippa Dorii\u003c\/strong\u003e is produced by Bodegas Ontañón from Ribera del Duero — Spain's most prestigious red wine appellation, stretching along the high plateau of the Duero river valley in Castilla y León. The Roble is made from Tempranillo (known locally as Tinto Fino) with brief oak ageing that adds depth and spice while preserving the variety's naturally vibrant fruit character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fruit-forward Ribera del Duero Roble — Tempranillo with a short spell in oak that adds complexity without masking the grape's expressive dark berry character. Lively, well-balanced, and food-friendly, this is a great introduction to one of Spain's most celebrated wine regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep ruby with violet hints\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense dark berries — blackcurrant, blueberry, and blackberry — with floral violet notes, hints of liquorice, and well-integrated oak\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lively and well-balanced with a pleasant attack, good acidity, and smooth tannins\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and satisfying with lingering dark fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA natural match for red meat, lamb, and burgers. The dark fruit and structure also work well with grilled vegetables and aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tempranillo\"\u003eTempranillo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ribera-del-duero-wines\"\u003eRibera del Duero\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spanish-wine\"\u003eSpain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vegan-wine\"\u003eVegan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fuller-flavour-red\"\u003eFuller Flavour Red\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18°C\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75cl\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrink:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the next four years\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas Ontañón","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47208665186642,"sku":"","price":18.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/5459\/3963\/files\/rippa-dorri-roble.png?v=1698697010"},{"product_id":"rippa-dorii-ribera-del-duero-crianza","title":"Rippa Dorii Ribera del Duero Crianza 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRippa Dorii\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Ontañón family project in Ribera del Duero — Spain's most prestigious red wine appellation. The name is the Latin form of 'Ribera del Duero', inspired by the nearby 13th-century chapel of Santa María de Ripa Dorii in Torrecilla de la Abadesa. The vineyards are located in the Fuentecén area, in the heart of the region, at altitudes over 900 metres where the harsh continental climate — irregular rain, uncertain frosts, and short, extremely hot summers — pushes the vines to produce wines of exceptional concentration and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA serious Ribera del Duero Crianza aged for 12 months in new oak barrels — 70% French and 30% American — developing the complexity and structure that defines the appellation at its best. Rich, complex, and built to age, this is a wine of real depth and personality from one of Rioja's most respected family producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep ruby with violet hints\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bramble fruit, vanilla, nutmeg, and sweet spice from the oak ageing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and complex with blueberry and blackberry fruit, ripe tannins, and good length\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and structured with lingering dark fruit and spice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent with grilled meats and lamb. 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