Bodegas Emilio Moro

Peñafiel · Ribera del Duero

Pago de Carraovejas

Pago de Carraovejas is one of the most spectacular winery visits in Ribera del Duero — contemporary winery built into a Peñafiel hillside, south-facing slope vineyard, and a Michelin-starred restaurant (Ambivium) that's a regional benchmark. Founded in 1988 by José María Ruiz, a Valladolid restaurateur from Vinotinto and Mesón Cándido. The wines blend Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. The visit combines vineyard + winery + tasting, with the option to add a meal at Ambivium.

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Wine tasting
Restaurant
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Peñafiel · Ribera del Duero

Bodegas Protos

Protos is the original winery of D.O. Ribera del Duero (the two cooperatives that merged in 1927 coined "protos" — Greek for "first"). The modern roof, designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners (Centre Pompidou, Heathrow T5), consists of five parabolic arches covered with ceramic tile that converse with the medieval castle dominating the town. Inside, a 2-km underground gallery houses oak barrels. The Protos Reserva and Gran Reserva range is a Ribera benchmark.

Guided visit
Wine tasting
Store
Restaurant
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€20–90More info →

Aranda de Duero · Ribera del Duero

Bodegas Vega Sicilia

Visiting Vega Sicilia is a bit like going to the Zarzuela theatre: you book ahead, there's a protocol, and when you arrive you can tell the institution knows exactly what it is. Founded in 1864 in Valbuena de Duero (Valladolid), 35 km from Aranda, Spain's most prestigious winery and one of the few that hasn't given in to trends. Only four wines — Único, Único Reserva Especial, Valbuena 5° and Alión — in small batches at high prices. Único is probably the most expensive Spanish wine on the secondary market. Dominant grape is Tinto Fino, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blended in. Visits are by reservation only (weeks or months ahead) and typically include a vertical tasting of Único across vintages. If you can muster the budget and schedule, it doesn't resemble any other visit in Spain.

Guided visit
Wine tasting
Vineyard tour
Premium

€120–350More info →

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