¥Although some of SpainÕs finest wine has been produced here since the mid-19th century, the region was only awarded DO status in 1982.
¥Over 50 private estates.
¥The quality of wines from Ribera del Duero are challenging Rioja and the wines keep getting better.
¥Tinto Fino, a variant of Tempranillo that is locally adapted, is usually the only grape in red wine but Cabernet, Merlot and Malbec are allowed.