Ribera del Duero has long been known for its rich Tempranillo wines. Today, however, the region is showing a more nuanced face. Winemakers are experimenting with aging techniques, rediscovering native grapes, and exploring new food pairings, all while remaining rooted in the high-altitude terroir that defines their wines.

Galicia, in Spain’s green northwest, is a wine region with deep roots in history. Vineyards grow on steep slopes and around old monasteries, while a new generation of winemakers is bringing fresh ideas.

The first half of our nine-day wine tour took us through some of the most stunning and diverse landscapes in Spain, from the rugged hills of Priorat to the cool, coastal vineyards of the Basque Country. Along the way, we met winemakers who defy bureaucracy, tasted wines poured from carafes high above the head, and experienced the clash between nature and regulation, tradition and innovation.

The first half of our nine-day wine tour took us through some of the most stunning and diverse landscapes in Spain, from the rugged hills of Priorat to the cool, coastal vineyards of the Basque Country.

Raúl Pérez. The name itself speaks of strength and refinement, and it was with some anticipation that I turned onto Kalkværksvej in Sydhavnen earlier in the day and parked my cargo bike in this completely renovated part of Aarhus.

In Ribera del Duero new energy is afoot – one doesn’t have to take many sips of Dominio del Águila to realize that.