DOP Ribera del Júcar · Cuenca
Wines of River and Pebble
In 2003, the Protected Designation of Origin Ribera del Júcar · Cuenca was established. It was promoted by a group of wineries and cooperatives to collaborate in production and marketing.
The DOP Ribera del Júcar · Cuenca covers an area of 6,700 hectares of vineyards, located in the municipalities of Casas de Benítez, Casas de Fernando Alonso, Casas de Guijarro, Casas de Haro, El Picazo, Pozoamargo, and Sisante.
2003
Crystal-clear waters and warm pebbles shape our wines
Our Wines
Cherry red, purples, bright, with good depth... Get to Know Them!
The wines of Ribera del Júcar are renowned for their intense aroma and balanced body, which are the direct result of a particular microclimate and viticulture techniques adapted to soil conditions. The predominant grape varieties in the area are Bobal, Tempranillo, known locally as Cencibel, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon, allowing for a wide range of wines from deep and robust reds to fresh and fruity rosés.
Our Wineries
Discover the Wines of Our Wineries
Get to know each of the wines produced in the DOP Ribera del Júcar · Cuenca. Each of these bottles encapsulates the essence of the cultivated varieties and the environment that shapes the unique identity of their wines.
Our Land
Get to know our DOP
The wines of Ribera del Júcar are renowned for their intense aroma and balanced body, which are the direct result of a particular microclimate and viticulture techniques adapted to soil conditions.
The Júcar River, the soil, the climate, the age of our vines, the maintenance of traction combined with innovation, and the continued use of environmentally friendly practices make our wines unique and distinctive.
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DOP Ribera del Júcar · Cuenca
The origin of our wines
There are indications that vine cultivation has been present in our towns since the 17th century. Generation after generation, the land has been worked, and knowledge has been passed down from parents to children to reach the present day.
Where are we located?
We are located south of Cuenca. Our territory encompasses 6,700 hectares of vineyards and consists of nine wineries spread across the municipalities of Casas de Benítez, Casas de Fernando Alonso, Casas de Guijarro, Casas de Haro, El Picazo, Pozoamargo, and Sisante.
Quality of our wines
Our wines have received numerous awards and recognitions. The wineries and winegrowers have worked tirelessly to improve their processes and the quality of their wines. Guides and competitions acknowledge the exceptional nature of our lands and wines.
What makes us different?
What stands out the most about our land is its horizontality and the influence of the Júcar River, both in the soil with its pebbles and minerality, as well as in creating a microclimate that gives our wines a unique personality.
Governing body
Learn about our history and who is behind It
Our wines have always been synonymous with quality and exclusivity, and thanks to the continuous work of everyone who is part of the DOP Ribera del Júcar · Cuenca, we have managed to highlight the value of all the work done by the winegrowers.
Our towns live off agriculture and viticulture, which is why this DOP was created in 2003. We have been working for twenty years to maintain the high quality of our wines, promoting them, and making them known.
