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Ribera del Duero.
One grape we teach is grown in Ribera del Duero.
Tempranillo
Climate
Continental. High altitude plateau (800–900m). Strong diurnal range. Short intense growing season.
Style
French oak dominant. No American oak standard. More structured than Rioja.
Tell
Dark cherry and dusty earth, French oak cedar, firm tannin, dried herb, more structure than Rioja