Hammeken Cellars and DO Ribera del Duero

This land-present-day Castilla y León, has been making and drinking wine for more than 2,500 years.

The tradition consolidated in the 10th century, and by the 12th century had become a fundamental pillar of the social and economic development of the region.

The harsh climate and the geological variety mark the personality of  Ribera del Duero wines. A personality internationally associated with quality, with Tempranillo as the absolute protagonist.

Did You Know?

1

In the late 1970s, Ribera del Duero wines were hardly known. In 1982, when the D.O. was created, there were only 24 wineries.

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At present, there are 302 wineries sharing 23,353 hectares of vineyards. It is the largest vine-growing area in Castilla y León.

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According to experts, there are more than 5,000 private subway cellars in Ribera del Duero. Talk about a passion for wine!

DO Ribera del Duero: A Perfect Alliance Between Terroir And Climate

DO Ribera del Duero is located in the center of the Autonomous Community of Castilla y León. It covers about 115 km, and it 's not too far from Valladolid (nearly 30 km away).

The vineyards are located between 720 and 1,100 m above sea level, and the terrain is a particularly complex one. The soils alternate layers of silty or clayey sands and limestone, resulting in excellent quality grapes.

The climate is mostly continental with extreme tendencies: winters are long and harsh; summers are dry; rainfall is low; and temperature fluctuations are large. In other words: the type of climate vines love.

A Few Figures

4.380 kg

This is the average production per hectare, well below the 7,000 allowed by the DO. Quality is more important than yield.

400-500 mm

Precipitaciones anuales, que caen principalmente en invierno. Esta baja pluviosidad contribuye a la calidad de la fruta.

+9%

Of DO Ribera del Duero vineyards are over 80 years old-some being older than 100.

And The Results

If we add a rigorous and contrasting climate to a terroir of exceptional characteristics, the result is a small, thick-skinned fruit with a slow ripening.

Fruity and salty aromas, concentrated colors, ripening tannins and retention of the grape's natural acidity are common in Ribera del Duero wines.

The Bottled Product Being 100% Ribera del Duero