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While Spain is best known for the Sherry wine region, this area of Spain is gaining international recognition for two outstanding reds, Vega Sicilia and Pesquera.

The winemaking tradition in this area goes back for centuries and other red wines in the region are worth exploring... before they join the ranks of trendy tasting-party offerings and develop prices to match...

More information about Ribera del Duero wines & wineries around the Web:

La Ribera del Duero Wineries - An extensive directory page to wineries throughout the region, with direct links to official sites along with related tasting notes, from Travelenvoy.com.

Ribera del Duero - Wikipedia overview with information on regional history, geography and terroir, wine production and grape varieities including photos, related references and resources.

Vega Sicilia - One of the region's top wines reviewed by the Winedoctor.com, with a brief history and phases of production, plus wine tasting notes on a variety of vintages and more on Pesquera.

Tinto Pesquera - The official site featuring its history, details on the winemaking process, along with tasting notes, advice on food pairing, image gallery. In English and Spanish.

Wines from Ribera del Duero - Where to find them or buy them online from wine stores and shops throughout the US, UK and Switzerland.

also see -> Montilla Wineries | Rioja Wineries

also see -> Spain Tourist Attractions