Ribera del Duero: Spain's powerhouse of red wine

Located about two hours north of Madrid in the province of Castile and Leon, Ribera del Duero is home to some of Spain's most astonishing red wines. The best are deeply concentrated, fleshy, ripe and structured, built to reward patient cellaring. Buy Ribera del Duero wine online at Finding Wine and discover a region that rivals, and for many surpasses, Rioja for prestige.

Tinto Fino: the heart of Ribera

The true star here is Tinto Fino, also known as Tinta del Pais, a local variation of Tempranillo. Thanks to Ribera's extreme continental micro-climate, with hot days and cold nights at high altitude, it develops thicker skins and more textured, rustic and intense flavors than Tempranillo grown in Rioja. The region's fame was built in part by legendary wineries such as Vega Sicilia and Pesquera, and its wines are crafted to age, gaining complexity and elegance over many years.

Serving and food pairing

Ribera reds are powerful, so decant younger vintages and serve at cool room temperature in a large glass. Their structure and dark fruit make them a superb match for roast lamb (the region's classic lechazo), grilled red meats, game and aged Spanish cheeses such as Manchego. Everyday bottles are ready to enjoy now, while the top wines can be cellared for a decade or more.

Buy Ribera del Duero wine online at Finding Wine

Our curated Ribera del Duero collection spans everyday reds to collectible icons, with expert recommendations to guide your choice. Explore the region and order online with confidence. For the estate that put Ribera on the map, see our Vega Sicilia collection.