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The first Designation of Origin in Castilla y León.

Set in the south of the province of Valladolid, it also covers parts of the provinces of Segovia and Ávila.

7,579 ha and a production of 38 million kg per year.

The vineyards grow on flat ground at a height of approximately 400 m above sea level, influenced by the River Duero. The low rainfall and fertility of the soils produces very low yields but excellent quality. The stony soils are beneficial for ripening and the variations between daytime and night-time temperatures produce the sugar level and balanced acidity of the grapes.

The well-known whites of the local Verdejo variety, with the unique personality, pale, subtle, fine bouquet, fresh on the palate, big and balanced with a very special finish in the mouth.

Verdejo (whites) and Tempranillo (reds).

Sauvignon Blanc, Palomino, Viura, Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

According to the varieties used:

~ Rueda Verdejo: Made with at least 85% Verdejo variety.

~ Rueda Sauvignon Blanc: Made entirely with the Sauvignon Blanc variety.

~ Rueda: Made with a minimum of 50% Verdejo variety.

~ Rueda Espumoso: Sparkling wine made with at least 50% Verdejo for the dry or semidry and at least 85% of the same variety for the Brut or Brut Nature.

According to ageing:

~ Fermentado en barrica: If the wine has been fermented in oak barrels and remained in the barrels for at least three months.

~ Rueda Dorado: oxidative ageing liqueur wine. It must have a minimum of 15° and have been aged for a minimum of 4 years, the last two in oak.