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WINE ROUTE: RIBERA DEL DUERO

The wineries in this part of the Douro riverbank are found from the 13th century to the most modern creation with a few years of history, all of them, with their charm and personality, are part of the landscape and daily life of the Rivereños. Protagonists in the patron saint festivals and used throughout the year by supporters, tourists, friends at snacks, private tastings, dramatized guided tours, formal celebrations or family occasions.

Many of the towns that dot this historical and natural border, marked by the Duero, enjoyed royal privileges and were populated by wealthy classes. Stately houses and magnificent temples preside over streets and squares unperturbed over time, sharing the limelight with centuries-old wineries that are currently visited thanks to wine tourism.

WINERIES TO VISIT

ARANDA DE DUERO

Under the floor of the town of Aranda the activity of its centuries-old underground cellars is still maintained. The wine culture interpretation center explains the winemaker of this town. Its well-deserved restaurants have recently incorporated offers of experiences that unite wine tourism and gastronomy. The cultural and artistic programming keeps the activity alive all year round.

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Moradillo de Roa (Ribera del Duero) Spai

MORADILLO DE ROA

EUROPE’S TOP HERITAGE AWARDS HONOUR 21 EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENTS FROM 15 COUNTRIES. Moradillo de Roa is the Winner of the European Heritage Award for the conser vation of the subterranean caves and wineries. Discover the subterraneans caves and wineries of the ethnographic group 'ElCotarro' in Ribera del Duero (Spain). In Moradillo de Roa, you can discover the history of this small town of Ribera del Duero and its Ethnological Ensemble "El Cotarro".

ROA

Roa holds the headquarters of the regulatory council of the Ribera del Duero denomination, located in a modern building near the Vacceo village. Near Pedrosa de Duero and Boada de Roa they offer the possibility of discovering wineries of tradition and fame of the D.O.

SOTILLO DE LA RIBERA

Samples of his stately past evidenced in the Palacio de los Serrano. We also find visitable cellars of medieval origin considered one of the riverside wine cathedrals, their galleries were excavated in rock in the 16th century.

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GUMIEL DEL MERCADO

Its urban complex is one of the most beautiful in the Ribera, preserving its oldest part next to the El Viso hill and its medieval evolution around Calle Real. Evidence of its development are its two parish churches: San Pedro and Santa María.

GUMIEL DE IZÁN

Set declared of artistic historical interest: The Church of Santa Maria is the main point of interest. Its cover is a real altarpiece made of stone. Inside, the main altarpiece has been dated to around 1500 and it depicts scenes from the life of Christ. The Gomellan heritage has been enriched with a modern winery made by Norman Foster, a prestigious British architect, inspired by the culture of wine and its traditional elements, to design a unique work.