Three MICHELIN Keys12th-century abbey
Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine
Sardón de Duero, Spain
from €690 / night
Where to stay in Ribera del Duero
Tempranillo on the high plateau, castles on the hills and roast lamb for lunch
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Ribera del Duero: good to know
Where should you stay in Ribera del Duero?
Along the Duero between Valladolid and Peñafiel, where the best-known estates are. Abadía Retuerta, a 12th-century abbey with three MICHELIN Keys, is the standout hotel on that stretch.
How do you get to Ribera del Duero from Madrid?
By high-speed train to Valladolid, about an hour, then by car; or by road, around two hours to Peñafiel. A car is needed to move between wineries once you are there.
Is Abadía Retuerta in the Ribera del Duero DO?
No. It stands on the road through the region, but its wines carry their own protected designation of origin, granted by the European Commission, which is why its labels do not say Ribera del Duero.
What is Ribera del Duero known for?
Deep, structured red wines from Tempranillo, known locally as Tinto Fino; roast suckling lamb; underground cellars; and Peñafiel castle, which holds the provincial wine museum.
When is the best time to visit Ribera del Duero?
Late spring and early autumn. Summers on the plateau are very hot and winters bring hard frosts, though the cellars and a fireside lunch make a winter weekend work well.