Duero Valley Region

Region Hierarchy
Climate(s) Hot Continental
Elevation
Notes Large diurnal range
Spain notes: Joven, Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva relate to ageing periods.
Grape(s)
Color Grape Notes
Red Cabernet Sauvignon Grape Grape notes: High tannins due to thick skin. Buds late and needs a long growing season. Often blended with Merlot to gain softness. Usually destemmed and crushed.
Red Grenache / Grenacha Grape Grape notes: Often used to make Roses. Often blended with Syrah or Tempranillo. Thin skin; late ripening. Garnacha in Spain; all elsewhere Grenache. Resistant to heat.
Red Malbec Grape Grape notes: Often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Merlot. Originally from France.
Red Merlot Grape Grape notes: Aroma/Flavors vary according to ripeness. Often blended with Cab. Sauvignon to add softness. Buds and ripens early.
Red Tempranillo / Tinta Roriz Grape Grape notes: Sometimes blended with Garnacha. Traditionally, aged in new oak. Needs significant heat to fully ripen.
White Sauvignon Blanc Grape Grape notes: This is an aromatic grape; its nose intensity will likely be pronounced.
White Verdejo Grape Grape notes: Similar to Sauvignon Blanc
Wines(s)
Type Wine Notes
Still Red Rioja Wine Wine notes: Can be simple or complex. Sometimes blended with local varieties, too. Often vigorous cap management to extract flavor and color.
Still Red Tempranillo Wine
Still Rosé Other type of Still Rosé Wine
Still Rosé Rosé Grenache / Grenacha Wine
Still White Other type of Still White Wine
Still White Sauvignon Blanc Wine
Still White Verdejo Wine Wine notes: When protected from oxygen, can be fresh. Can be simple and fruity or richer, barrel fermented styles.
Still White White Blend Wine Wine notes: A blend of various white grapes



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