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Castilla y León

Castilla y León is Spain's powerhouse of high-altitude wines: the muscular reds of Ribera del Duero and Toro, the crisp whites of Rueda and the Mencía-driven elegance of Bierzo.

🍷 Full-bodied red🍷 Crisp white

Fast facts

At a glance

AttributeDetail
ClimateContinental, extreme, high altitude
GeographyVast high plateau of north-central Spain
Key appellationsRibera del Duero · Rueda · Bierzo · Toro
Main grapesTempranillo (Tinto Fino), Verdejo, Godello, Mencía
Famous forRibera del Duero, Toro, Bierzo Mencía, Rueda

Grapes

Signature grapes of Castilla y León

The varieties that define this region's wines.

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Visiting Castilla y León

Medieval cities like Burgos, Segovia and Salamanca frame a region of dramatic castles and wineries.

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