In the centre of Castilla y León, 2 hours north of Madrid, lies Spain's top red wine producing region - Ribera del Duero. Surrounded by a fortress border with an array of spectacular castles, the grandeur of this place is echoed in the wine. Tempranillo really thrives in this region's climate and soil. With vineyards situated over the banks of the river on an elevated plain, the grapes get the best sunlight during the day and cool temperatures at night. The grapes can retain incredible colour, flavour and concentration, giving the Ribera del Duero wines a distinctive high-quality taste.