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DO Rueda (1980)

Vineyard area: 12 500 hectares.

Rueda Soil

Rueda DO is located in the dry Castilla y Leon region.

The vines have to work hard to grow in Rueda, and you can taste it in the wines.

Irrigation is needed from the Duero River that flows through the area.

Wines labeled Rueda DO must contain 50% Verdejo blended with Sauvignon blanc or Macabeo.

Wines labeled "Rueda Verdejo" often contains 100% Verdejo.

The Rueda DO is centered around the town of Rueda, in the province of Valladolid. The land is a flat high plain at 600 to 800 metres (2,000 - 2600 ft) above sea level. This means there is a considerable difference between day and night temperatures.

Rueda DO Production 2020

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110 500 000 kg1 210 000 kg111 710 000 kg

Rueda DO Production History

Rueda Statistics

Black Grapes

White Grapes

Cabernet Sauvignon

1% Tempranillo

Sauvignon

83% Verdejo
10% Sauvignon Blanc


Soil

Soil

Gravelly.
Good Ventilation and Drainage.

Climate

Climate

Hot and Dry Continental.
Abdundant Sunshine.
Low Rainfall.

High Altitudes:
600-800 m (2000-2600 ft)
High Diurnal Temperature Range.

Annual Temperatures:
–5° to 25°C


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