Arribes follows the dramatic Duero border landscape and preserves rare local grapes that produce fragrant, fresh and distinctive wines.
Location
Region
Castile and León
Protected status
Protection
DOP · DO
Wine profile
Typical focus
Fresh red wines, White wines
Varieties
Notable grapes
Juan García, Rufete, Bruñal
Identity and character
What defines Arribes?
Arribes follows the dramatic Duero border landscape and preserves rare local grapes that produce fragrant, fresh and distinctive wines.
Growing conditions
Climate
High continental plateau with cold winters, hot days, cool nights and low rainfall.
Place and soils
Landscape
River valleys, high plains, slate slopes and historic old-vine parcels.
Wine categories
Characteristic wine styles
- Fresh red wines
- White wines
- Rosé wines
Varieties
Notable grapes
- Juan García
- Rufete
- Bruñal
- Malvasía Castellana
- Puñal
At the table
Food pairing ideas
- Roast lamb
- Suckling pig
- Cured meats
- Mushrooms
- Aged cheeses