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Wine tourism in Castilla y León

Castilla y León is the great powerhouse of Spanish red wine and the region with the most wineries in the whole country on Visitar Bodegas: 586 spread across no fewer than 9 provinces. The Duero river shapes a territory where some of the most sought-after wines in the world are born, with Ribera del Duero, Rueda and Toro as its flagships.

586wineries in the region
9provinces
8+appellations
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// The wine of Castilla y León

Wine tourism in Castilla y León.

Castilla y León is the great powerhouse of Spanish red wine and the region with the most wineries in the whole country on Visitar Bodegas: 586 spread across no fewer than 9 provinces. The Duero river shapes a territory where some of the most sought-after wines in the world are born, with Ribera del Duero, Rueda and Toro as its flagships.

Tempranillo —here called tinta del país or tinta de Toro— yields deep, long-lived reds, while Rueda's verdejo defines Spain's most popular whites and the mencía of Bierzo brings Atlantic elegance. To these are added appellations of great character such as Cigales, Arlanza, León or the heroic vineyards of Arribes.

Touring its wineries means travelling through the most monumental Castilla: castles, cathedrals, the endless plateau and a cuisine of roast suckling lamb, Burgos blood sausage and Zamora cheeses. The perfect destination for lovers of great red wine.

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// Wine provinces

Wineries by province in Castilla y León.

Castilla y León brings together 586 wineries spread across 9 provinces. Choose a province to see all its wineries and wine tourism experiences.

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// Appellations of origin

Main D.O. of Castilla y León.

D.O. Ribera del Duero

Great tempranillo (tinta del país) reds along the Duero, one of Spain's most prestigious areas.

See the D.O. Ribera del Duero →

D.O. Rueda

The kingdom of verdejo, fresh and aromatic whites from the Valladolid countryside.

See the D.O. Rueda →

D.O. Toro

Powerful tinta de Toro reds on sandy soils in Zamora.

See the D.O. Toro →

D.O. Bierzo

The elegant, mineral mencía of León, in a valley with an Atlantic microclimate.

See the D.O. Bierzo →

D.O. Cigales

A tradition of quality rosés and reds between Valladolid and Palencia.

See the D.O. Cigales →

D.O. Arlanza

High-altitude reds in southern Burgos, in the cradle of Castilla.

See the D.O. Arlanza →

D.O. León

Prieto picudo and verdejo on the León moorlands of Tierra de Campos.

See the D.O. León →

D.O. Arribes

Heroic juan garcía vineyards beside the Duero, on the border with Portugal.

See the D.O. Arribes →
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// Featured wineries

Some wineries to visit in Castilla y León.

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// FAQ

Questions about wine tourism in Castilla y León.

How many wineries can you visit in Castilla y León?
Castilla y León lists 586 wineries on Visitar Bodegas, the highest number in Spain, spread across 9 provinces with vineyards.
What are the most famous appellations of origin in Castilla y León?
Ribera del Duero, Rueda, Toro and Bierzo are the best known, but the region also adds Cigales, Arlanza, Arribes, León, Tierra del Vino de Zamora and more.
Which grapes define the wines of Castilla y León?
Tempranillo —called tinta del país or tinta de Toro— for the great reds, verdejo for the Rueda whites and mencía in the Bierzo.
What is the best time for wine tourism in Castilla y León?
The September and October harvest is spectacular along the Duero; spring and autumn offer the finest vineyard colour under the Castilian sky.

Your wine getaway in Castilla y León awaits.

Choose your province, discover its appellations of origin and book your winery visit.

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