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Tour Spain's Ribera del Duero Wine Region
Bodegas Alejandro Fernandez
Tinto Pesquera
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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.
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.
Tienda at Bodegas
Abadia Retuerta
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Many of the spanish bodegas in Ribera del Duero have stores or tiendas where you can purchase wine and other merchandise. You may or may not need an appointment to
visit a tienda.
Tips for Visiting Bodegas on this Wine Trail
Always call ahead to make an appointment, at least one day in advance, better yet two days or more. This is important for getting a guide that speaks English.
When you call, inquire if there is a fee for the tour or tasting.
Some Bodegas have stores (tiendas), which usually need no reservation.
You can buy wine at the tienda for at, what one winery told us, is distributor price.
Lunch hours are usually 1:30 to 3:30; plan your tour so that you can have
lunch either at the winery or nearby.
On Sundays the wineries are usually closed. Saturday is mixed.
If you visit one to two bodegas, that should be enough to get to know the wine region and its characteristics.
If you see an official tourist office, don't pass it up. You can usually get a plethora of
information regarding wineries and the Ruta de Vino (wine route).
At harvest time, most wineries are closed to visitors. Harvest can last a week to several weeks.
On renting a car, we highly recommend, if you can afford it, renting a car with a GPS system.
It will save much time and frustration by keeping you from getting lost less often.
Be sure you have a designated driver.
This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Call ahead or visit the winery and/or lodging Web sites for the latest information.
See Ribera del Duero Wine Road Map for Location, Driving Directions,
and Contact Information: Ribera del Deuro Wine Map
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