Summary

Autonomous administrative region in north west of Spain

• East and South East of Galicia
• Encompasses the northern part of the Meseta with mountain ranges to the north, north-west, south and in the north east
• Shielded from Atlantic influences by the Cordillera Cantábrica mountains

Important Varietals

• Albillo Real
• Garnacha Tinta
• Mencía
• Palomino
• Tempranillo
• Verdejo

Areas to Know

• Bierzo DO
• Castilla y León VT
• Ribera del Duero DO
• Rueda DO
• Toro DO