Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Wines of Ribera del Duero Spotlighted by the i-WineReview



The Winter 2007 issue of Wines from Spain News carries an article about the i-WineReview's issue #8 The Wines of Ribera del Duero. Issue #8 notes that the wines from Spain are the most exciting and improved in all of Europe and the wines of Ribera del Duero have achieved international acclaim. The issue examines the key factors contributing to the success and quality of the region's wines. It details the special qualities of the Tempranillo grape, looks closely at the viticulture and winemaking practices and examines the principal factors leading to variations in style. (see the insightful comparisons of the wines of Vega Sicilia and Pingus) It also reports on how Ribera del Duero wines pair with food and discusses the challenges facing them in the US market. From a comprehensive tasting of some 200 wines, the report identifies the top 30 producers of the Ribera del Duero region. With this report in hand, wine enthusiasts will be able to visit their local wine retailer and knowledgeably select the region's finest wines.

In 2008, the i-WineReview plans to produce another in-depth report on the Wines of Rioja. It will also publish monthly reviews on new vintages and new releases of Spanish wines from all over Spain.

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