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Get to know Rueda: Verdejo Country

World-class winemakers moved here to decades ago to make the world’s next great white wine.

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Ribera del Duero: Land of Castles & Tempranillo

Read about the Land of Castles where a lusciously textured Tempranillo grows in extreme conditions

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D.O. Rueda est. 1980

At its heart, Rueda and it’s signature grape, Verdejo, is all about agriculture. Grapes are harvested using modern techniques as well as by hand depending on the slope of the vineyards, and all grapes are harvested at night because of the hot temperatures. World-class winemakers moved here to make the world’s next great white wine […]

Rueda – Land of Lions & Verdejos

When winemaking began in Rueda around 1,000 years ago, it’s a wonder anyone would have thought to plant grapes in this region of extremes – blisteringly hot summers, bitterly cold winters, and a relatively high altitude. Happily, the local monks and the Verdejo grape, native to North Africa, arrived in the region at about the […]

Verdejo – The World’s Next Great White Wine

Verdejo’s Potential is Endless Ask any Spaniard to tell you their favorite Spanish white wine, and it’s a good bet they’ll answer Verdejo. As Spain’s number one selling white wine, Verdejo’s popularity is undeniable. Ask some of the world’s most famous winemakers inside and outside Spain to name their favorite Spanish white wine, and the […]

D.O. Ribera del Duero est. 1982

Winemaking for Spain’s most prestigious wine regions for red and white wines began almost 2,000 years ago. It’s a wonder anyone would have thought to plant grapes in these regions of extreme temperatures, blisteringly hot summers, bitterly cold winters, rocky terrain, and high altitudes. The flag of Castilla y León bears images of castles and […]

Ribera – Land of Extremes, Home to the King

“Diligence is the mother of good fortune” – Chapter XLIII, Part II, Miguel de Cervantes This quote from Castilla y León’s most famous author could be applied to many things, but perhaps no more so than to the wine region of Ribera del Duero, an area two hours north of Madrid. Located within Castilla y […]

Tempranillo – King of Grapes

In most places, an axiom like “ten months of winter, two months of hell” would more likely be the snicker of a competitive region than it would a statement by its own. But winemakers in Spain’s Ribera del Duero, located in Castilla y León in the north-central part of the country, are happy to own […]

Say Cheese! Perfect pairings with Verdejo and Tempranillo

Red, white, Spain — and blue too. That’s almost all you need to remember when it comes to pairing cheese with its perfect Spanish wine partners. The “almost” part is the fact the wines are not just any Spanish red and white wines. Instead, we’re talking Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero and Rueda’s premier white […]

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RIBERA & RUEDA: A PERFECT TABLE-SIDE PAIRING

Winemaking in Spain's most prestigious wine regions began almost 2,000 years ago. Today, world-class winemakers create two of Spain's best-kept secrets, Verdejo and Tempranillo.

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Summer Charcuterie Spread w. Ribera or Rueda

Hero Photo @RollcutStudios Recipe and Photo by Christine Carlson of @c.r.a.v.i.n.g.s The secret to the best charcuterie spread is to be prepared with a range of perfect pairings for whatever is in your guests’ wine glasses. From Black Pepper Cherry Jam for Ribera del Duero Tempranillo and Vanilla Ginger Apricot Jam for Rueda Verdejo, this Summer […]

Coq Au Vin w. Ribera or Rueda

The classic French dish coq au vin (“chicken in wine”) is made most often with red wine, but white wine works just as beautifully! The spices, complex and rich flavors of Ribera del Duero red Tempranillo wines highlight the pancetta and chicken, while the bright, mineral Rueda Verdejo white wines complement the vegetables. Ingredients 2 […]

Whole Roasted Pacifico Striped Bass w. Verdejo

There is nothing we love more at Pacifico than seeing our beautiful fish served whole. The skin is especially delicious served crispy as the meat turns out moist and juicy. For ease of serving, score the fish on the diagonal making three slices per fish on each side. That way once cooked, you will be […]

Camarones Al Ajillo – Ribera or Rueda

It doesn’t get much more Spanish than this mouthwatering, garlicky shrimp dish. Pair it with a crisp, refreshing Verdejo from Rueda or a fruity, young Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero, served slightly chilled. CAMARONES AL AJILLO For the roasted garlic vinaigrette: 1 tablespoon roasted garlic (Note: to roast garlic, cut 1⁄2 of the top of […]

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Located in Castilla y León, two hours north of Madrid - Ribera del Duero and Rueda are Spain's most prestigious wine regions for red and white wines.

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