The vineyards of the Spanish wine region of Castilla y León are located high, at 500 to 900 meters. The soil is poor. The climate is extreme, with short, hard winters and long, dry summers. Late frosts until spring threaten the harvest every year. The grapes have to fight for every drop and that makes their juice rich and concentrated.
Castile and Leon, northwest of Madrid, is one of the most fascinating wine regions in Spain. Barely 25 years ago, it was still very unknown. Today, modern and highly sought-after wines are made here. From the fresh white wine of Verdejo from Rueda to powerful red wine from Toro.
Castilla y León is currently one of the most popular wine regions in Spain. The vineyards are located at 500 to 900 meters above sea level. The soil is poor. The climate is extreme, with short, harsh winters and long, dry summers. Late frost until spring threatens the harvest every year. The grapes have to fight for every drop and that makes their juice rich and concentrated.
Castilla y León has 7 DOs, of which Ribera del Duero, Rueda, Toro and Bierzo are the most important.
In contrast to the other DOs of Castilla y León, almost only white wine is made in Rueda. This is where the popular Verdejo grape comes from. Ten years ago it was completely unknown, but today it is an indispensable part of many a wine list
In the rapidly growing popularity of Ribera del Duero, the Bodegas mainly make red wines from Tinta del Fino (the local clone of Tempranillo), but also from Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Garnacha. They are enjoyed all over the world.
Bierzo has the most temperate climate in the region. It is located in the northwest, towards Galicia. The vineyards are sheltered by the mountains and cooled and rained by the Atlantic Ocean. White wines are made from Godello and Doña Blanca. All red wines with DO Bierzo on the label must be made from at least 75% Mencía juice
Wines with DO Toro on the label are the latest sensation from the Duero Valley. Blood red and powerful. Made from Tinto de Toro, the local clone of Tempranillo. Lovers of powerful, rich red wines can get by perfectly with Toro. For others, Toro makes a small amount of white and rosé from Garnacha, Malvasia and Verdejo.
Wines with the DO Vino de la Tierra León are not often seen in the Netherlands. Here, in addition to grapes that you also find elsewhere in the region, some very local exotics grow, such as the blue Prieto Picudo and the white Albarin Blanco. We currently have two wines from Castilla y León in our range. You can view all our wines from Castilla y León here.
Orange wine (27) 
Fresh (89) 
Light (35) 
Rosé (14) 
Aromatic (20) 
Medium (98) 
Sparkling (27) 
Ripe (70) 
Full-bodied (100) 
