"We can talk about culture, churches, monasteries, whatever, but the main thing here is eating and drinking. My guide, Loreto Esteban Guijarro, is keen to ensure I have my priorities straight. I'm with Loreto to discover the food and wine culture of Spain's Burgos province, a high-altitude area ringed by distant mountains. In summer the days are hot, and at night temperatures plummet. To thrive in these extremes, the food, the wine, and even perhaps the people, are robust and straight-talking."
"Burgos is part of the Ribera del Duero wine region which stretches for 71 miles following the Duero River through the provinces of Burgos, Segovia, Soria and Valladolid. Map of northern Spain including the Ribera del Duero wine region Since the appellation was recognised in 1982 the region has seen huge changes, with the number of wineries increasing from nine to more than 300. Now, there's a wine route to help explore villages, wineries, restaurants and visitor experiences across the region, with plenty of sampling."
High-altitude Burgos province combines extreme seasonal temperatures with a robust food and wine culture oriented to hearty tastes. Lodgings such as the 1601 Posada de Pradoray reflect centuries-old rural architecture with thick stone walls, dark polished wood and vineyard views. Ribera del Duero spans four provinces along the Duero River and gained appellation status in 1982, prompting growth from nine wineries to over 300 and the creation of a wine route linking villages, estates and restaurants. Aranda de Duero serves as the regional hub, while modern wineries like Norman Foster's Bodegas Portia blend futuristic design, underground construction and traditional winemaking practices.
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