Ribera Del Duero Deep Dive!

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1982 was the year when Michael Jackson released Thriller, the movie E.T. premiered in cinemas around the world, and it was the year when Ribera del Duero received its DO status. The region started with only 9 wineries and 8.000 hectares of vineyards, but the development was fast.
Rapidly Ribera developed into one of the most famous regions in the world producing some of the most highly regarded wines in the world.
This might make you wonder: Why? Why was this place able to move past so many other established regions to reach the top? I wanted to find out myself and the best way to do that is to go there. The Consejo Regulador made this trip possible, so this video is supported by Ribera del Duero DO
I arrived in Madrid and drove up north towards Ribera del Duero. The region is located on the Meseta Central, the plateau that covers a large part of the Iberian Peninsula.
Location and high altitude are important factors for the climatic conditions in the region. Even though the region is just 250 km away from the Atlantic the climatic conditions are continental with Mediterranean influences, and the growing conditions are rough and marked by extremes. Annually the temperatures range from -20 degrees to + 42 degrees Celsius, which means that the vines might freeze in winter and suffer from heat stress in summer.
I layered my clothes as it was cool in the morning but heated up quickly in the afternoon. Ribera is one of the few regions where you can get frost right before harvest. The danger is present throughout the whole year apart from a few months in summer. The temperature differences are accentuated by the high altitude - the highest plots are at 1100 meters. The sunlight is intense up here and I was squinting whenever I wasn’t wearing my sunglasses.
My first visit to the region was to Dominio de Atauta. The winery is located at 1000 meters above sea level in one of the highest parts of Ribera. Even if it is a remote place it has a long history of winemaking, evidenced by the old wine cellars of the village that are not in use anymore but still tell stories of a different period in Ribera.
There also isn’t much rainfall and the vines have to dig deep to survive the hot summer.
To make the growing conditions even more extreme the wind blows pretty much constantly, further desiccating the soils and vines. These extremes impact the character of the wine and help produce dark, concentrated, and aromatic red wines from Tempranillo. It is Ribera’s flagship varietal as roughly 95% of the region’s vineyards are planted to Tinta del País or Tinto Fino, as the grape variety is called in the region.
The red wines from Ribera have a lot of personality. For me they differentiate themselves from other Tempranillos by their dark color, their bright fruit flavor, and their structure. The high altitude just makes the wine taste fresh and the tannins come out more grippy. Other grape varieties grow here. For D.O. reds, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, and Garnacha can also be used.

[@gerrit-jandebock5469]

Please do a tasting of mid priced Ribera del Duero wines

[@JackRosei]

Teofilo Reyes, Arano not expensive and decent

[@peterfraisl8987]

fortunate enough to try a 2006 Vega Sicilia Unico - absolutely amazing wine!

[@patrickdemarcevol]

Well if you have the cash to buy the top Vega Sicilia or Pingus, you're right there, great wines. I can only afford their second wines, which are splendid. And try Pruno if you can get it, excellent red wines

[@hjemmeis]

Damn. Hoped you would taste PSI and Picaro. These are the 2 "biggest" Duero wines in Denmark. Dominio de Pingus made by Peter Sisseck is a very hyped danish winemaker - atleast for us danes ;)

[@ROGER-yo9cy]

Pícaro is a not too good wine from Toro, not from Ribera del Duero.

[@darkerbinding6933]

Its satisfying to see the deep tradition and culture that is still preserved. Thank you.

[@thomasbarnes2275]

I I can't afford to buy Peter Sisseck's Pingus, but Flor de Pingus is within my reach, so we drink "a lot" of those wines 🙂

[@andrzejkaczorowski9203]

I have the same experience. Once I took Pingus but I can reasure you that flor it just the best choice.

[@hatchegg80]

i can't even afford that so i drink their psi

[@welshtoro3256]

Pingus is good and I like what Peter Sisseck does but I can't get my head around mega expensive wines like that. He carries a reputation which obviously bumps up the price. There are a lot of fine Riberas for less.

[@JohnCox-b8q]

Flor de Pingus is great. However, Pingus Psi and Pintia are two very good 3rd wines.

[@AndrewCampbell-h2j]

Excellent video, thank you. Vega Sicilia Unico 1970 remains the best wine I have ever had. Protos wines are delicious

[@czemp85]

Ribeira del Duero wines are my favourites under Spanish ones. Please more videos about Ribeira de Duero.

[@andrzejkaczorowski9203]

Que viva Vega único. One of the best wines in the world for a very reasonable price.

[@stevenambler]

Viña Sastre - Pago de Santa Cruz ❤❤❤

[@raggedlegions]

Have you tasted the Aalto from Bodegas Aalto so far?

[@thomasbarnes2275]

My wifes favorite, especially Aalto PS 🙂

[@KonstantinBaumMasterofWine]

Yes

[@hjemmeis]

Tasted Aalto PS next Chateau Lagrange, they were very similar, the Bordeaux however were cheaper.

[@thebrunoweizenkeim]

@@KonstantinBaumMasterofWineder weisse ist großartig

[@perherlv7318]

Konstantin, I fully agree with you that RdD is a fabulous wine region. I'm a big fan of RdD. I visited that place some years back Went a.o. to Pesquera, Convento San Francisco, Hacienda Monasterio (where Peter Sisseck was wine maker then - of Pingus fame). Pingus is even more expensive than Unico (@ €1000/btl). Have tasted. Been buying a lot of their 2nd wine Flor de Pingus. Also very familiar with Protos. When visiting restaurants in Spain (living Languedoc) I always ask for RdD. One area you might want to investigate is Toro. It's like RdD but on steroids.

[@perherlv7318]

Of good wines from Toro look for Matsu and Almirez

[@andrewwebster15]

This is the video I’ve been waiting for! I absolutely love this place and their wines. Rioja is great, but as a personal preference, RdD has my favourite expression of Tempranillo as it typically has a less sour edge, and less American oak.

[@adriannudelman4519]

Agree, minor acidity.

[@welshtoro3256]

I spend a lot of time in Spain as my wife is Spanish. If you buy a single glass in a bar it's Ribera which is the safest bet.

[@andrewwebster15]

@@welshtoro3256that’s how I came to learn about it. Working in Spain I recognized that the locals drank more of this than anything.

[@angusmcmillan8981]

Interesting, thanks, but you didn’t tell us that the name means Duero River Bank, and hardly mentioned the river. And no mention of Sisseck/ Pingus/ Flor/ PSI?! Maybe a condition of the sponsorship?

[@javierel22]

Ribera del Duero makes plasing, round, balanced wines. Nice wines, although for Tempranillo I tend to lean more into Rioja... thanks as always, Konstantin!

[@timdijkema1743]

I prefer Ribera over Rioja in general, as they use less or no American oak and offer power, elegance/ freshness and complexity in the glass. Favorites: Aalto, Alion, Arzuaga, Tr3smano.

[@AlejandroPDX]

After your videos I’m always left with a strong urge of opening a bottle of wine regardless of time of day I watch haha. Thank you for being on this platform

[@williamrobinson7435]

A lovely film! Ribera Del Doura is not so well known and I for one was well interested to see the teroir, particularly the soil types and something of the food culture. Quoting other Masters Of Wine is a great idea, and gives a solidity to the caucus of high level opinion, even when the Masters don't quite agree! This splendid film comes hot on the heels of the incomparable deep dive into Riesling to which we were treated recently, and anyone can see that the channel is going from strength to strength. Hoping you enjoyed the trip, nice one Konstantin! 🌟👍

[@TheTobynorth]

I see Ribera del Duero, I click video, I like. Love to see it. My favourite region globally.

[@yriafehtivan]

I've only had one Albillo Mayor, but I thought it was really good.

[@denismirkovic3173]

Great wines, beside Rioja, Rueda and Priorat, one of my favorite wine growing areas in Spain

[@ROGER-yo9cy]

Don't forget the best Spanish region in whites, Rías Baixas.

[@Ruirspirul]

no tasting?!

[@leontanghe183]

My comment exactly!

[@welshtoro3256]

I'm actually glad he didn't on this occasion. I'm sure there will be one soon.

[@JanMunkholm]

My favourite wine region!🍷

[@adriannudelman4519]

Cellar e Cilos wow, interesting bodega.

[@certisko1]

Dominio del Águila. I drunk a perfect white wine from them. 👍

[@LadyAceRoxy]

I tried my first one just 2 weeks ago, a Crianza, and thought it was very nice. I’d like to taste it side by side with a Rioja to see all the differences you can get from the same grape.

[@runkemartinsen8481]

I tried Pingus 2004 at a wine tasting. Good wine, but a bit overrated imho😂 I actually enjoy Flor de Pingus and Psi more. Condado de Haza and Pesquera are nice too. Page de los Capellanes too. And so many other wineries

[@Don-L-Airtist]

Thank you for this. I've been overlooking this region more than I should. Will do better now :)

[@panaceiasuberes6464]

Balbás Reserva is a true meditation on Tempranillo while their Verdejo is a one-of-a-kind experience. Pradorey Crianza is made from 80yo grapes over 800 meters above ground, which gives it a unique phenological profile. Carramimbre Crianza as been gobbling international awards like they were Skittles. These are my 3 current go-to Ribera wines. I just love the Carbernet integration for their higher offers.

[@juanmanuelmunozhernandez7032]

When I started to drink wine, I wanted to try everything. Unfortunately, my father was a bit of a one-trick-pony and it would always be his friend's RdD wine. It wasn't bad, but I ended up loathing Ribera del Duero because of that. Now learned in the world of wine, I'm going back at the region to see it from a broader perspective. Cheers!

[@markiangooley]

I don’t think I’ve tried any of these wines. Local branch of Total Wine has some, US$20 or more is usual, anything much cheaper ($15 or less) gets harsh reviews. Might try some.

[@francmassaneda]

So glad you are diving into spanish wines man! Here's an idea for another spanish wine video: You should do a video comparing high altitude high acid low body Garnatxas with bold full bodied oaked ones

[@joycekwok]

Thanks for showing us around Ribera del Duero! Great incorporation of your wine region travel logs into your usual tasting set up! & as always, in depth yet concise information!

[@HammerTime-mi6ot]

While Rioja makes excellent reds I do generally prefer Ribera del Duero. Emilio Moro winery makes wonderful reds in several price ranges that I enjoy. Perhaps you can include some of their wines in a review! Cheers 🍷🍷

[@stevenholt4936]

I bought half a case of Bohorquez, 2010, a few years ago. The first was opened as part of a wine tasting evening at home. It was corked but nobody else detected it - I now learn that I am particularly sensitive to TCA. The second, however, was superb. Four bottles remain. Ribera, however, has, alas, become fashionable and prices have risen. Good video, btw.

[@1000mgTren]

These deep dives are awesome! Hoping for Sicily next!

[@carlcadregari7768]

Not had the whites yet, not a lot on this side of the pond. But I’ve been enjoying many of the reds. I’ve found them to be overall quite high quality, nice complexity and drinkable young or with some bottle age, had a flor do Pingus from 03 that was fantastic. I’ve been fortunate to have had the 2012 Unico and 2010 Pingus, as you’d expect, they were amazing. But plenty of fantastic wines and deals too in the under 35 dollar range.

[@stanleovart]

I find RDD wines pretty strong in its taste and bold. Not so favourable for me. But definitely great wine

[@tribbs2000]

Love Riberas... Portia are great.. even the Roble. Finca Villacreces, superb

[@tonydeltablues]

Every time I go to Spain (which we do as a family a lot; and my daughter has studied there) I seek out the wines fro Ribera del Duero! Very exciting to hear how the region is coming along. I actually only recently found about the DO status from watching the videos of James Blick (Spain Revealed). Appreciated the video...I imagine, Konstintin, you are now going to feature more Ribera wines!? Tony

[@JanneCarlsson-sf1vh]

I and 3 more from my sommelier group spent 3 cold days in RdD in beginning of may. Great visits to very different producers; Marta Mate, Aalto, Pingus, Domino del Pidio and most charming El Canto de la Alondra (my favourite). Generally great wines! Also visited Reuda and Cigales, also worth a visit!

[@megalonyx8823]

Its hard to find outside of Spain but the El Patio - Valdemonjas is a really interesting example of Ribera

[@ricardoromao6452]

In Portugal, mixes of white and red are named Palhetes, here claretes are more associated with low extraction and low concentration red wines, more fresh and vibrant.

[@eric1richards]

Tinto Pesquera and Condado de Haza are excellent wines try as an introduction to this region.

[@haggbom72]

i like protos wines but my favorite producer so far i ribera is Arzuaga. Love their wines

[@andreasjunge2144]

Please make more of these type of videos! I know you'd enjoy the travel...

[@gchomuk]

I've tried several wines from the region. It's been several years now, but Emilio Morro and Protos were regulars on my list and in the cellar. I'll need to find some recent vintages.

[@FrankPedersen-o1q]

what about Pingus and Peter Siesecks wines?

[@glennjohnson4919]

Nothing ruins your day like a goat falling into the cellars? Very interesting region, love Spanish wines.

[@ROGER-yo9cy]

Ribera is, with Toro, the Spanish Bordeaux.

[@andythem320guy9]

Ribera del Duero is one of those personal favorites of mine... These are the most popular red wines in Puerto Rico and are very sought after at every time of the year. We even drink it on the beach on hot days. Protos and Valduero is one of those incredible tasting wines that we find being served constantly in restaurants and house parties. I have multiple bottles of Spanish wine in my cellar and when I get the chance to prep a great meal a Spanish wine follows.

[@johnd0e25]

I tend to drink Rioja instead of Ribera del Duero as I find Ribera's reserva/gran reserva to be often way too heavy with the new oak to the point of being unpleasant

[@stickshifter8]

Wow Master, it looks like a few hard days at the office, huh? 😂😂😂

[@PilsburyLJ]

Finally - I’ve been hoping you’ll cover RdD

[@alexmentes1348]

Good interview with Agnes on her channel (No Sediment)

[@eliasmarius]

You forgot to mention another important event in 1982. That being the birth of little Konstantin (at least that is what the internet tells me)

[@kairodumba7924]

I just bought an Alion 2016

[@ruicruz9867]

For when a video about douro region Portugal ?

[@VinoVistara]

Thanks Konstantin! very interesting🍷

[@piffpaff1482]

Ribera del Duero ist schon geil, finde aber generell dass Tempranillo nicht viel Eigencharakter hat, deswegen hauen die meisten Spanier auch ordentlich Holz dazu. Passt mir am besten zu scharfem Essen. Gruss👋

[@tarawalker7193]

Sounds like Texas

[@kentpiano2600]

Great footage!!

[@tonydeltablues]

Yes!!

[@matthiasschairer6456]

I like Dominio del Aguila a lot (Blanco and Reserva), but also Pago la Jara from Toro region (Telmo Rodriguez, who is also in RdD)

[@ROGER-yo9cy]

Toro is different region.

[@matthiasschairer6456]

@@ROGER-yo9cy I know 😄

[@ClementGreen]

I've tasted all of those producers - Dominio de Atauta on my birthday! For me you can't beat a bottle of Arzuaga with a nice steak. Not expensive on a Spanish winelist, so you can have 2 bottles. You need 2 to get into the wine.

[@bucal53]

less talking, more tasting

[@adjusted-bunny]

I have tasted RdDs. There are some boring ones and some outstanding ones. I am just ordering some more from that region.

[@paulmontenegro17]

If you have the chance, get Arzuaga or Pago de Carrovejas… Those are great affordable wines!!!

[@adjusted-bunny]

@@paulmontenegro17 Thanks!

[@vaporizer1000]

unfortunately i don't have time on you anymore.

[@jamesallison4875]

Herr K, normally I would not criticize your work. It is stellar in most respects. But, why you didn’t exploit the video of your visit escapes me. The tiny bits we saw revealed charming characters in beautiful places while your rather didactic though well educated lecture was frankly boring. I was disappointed.