Ribera del Júcar
The D.O. Ribera del Júcar is located in Cuenca, with an average altitude of 750 meters, nearly 9,000 hectares, and 7 wineries, most of them cooperatives. The soils are composed of alluvial pebbles with a clayey base, and half of the vineyard is around 35-40 years old. Regarding the predominant grape varieties, they include tempranillo (cencibel) and bobal for reds; and for whites, moscatel de grano menudo, airén, and macabeo.
Climate
Mediterranean-type climate during spring and summer. Mild days and cool nights. Mild autumns and winters with high average rainfall.
Soil
Abundance of sandy clays, marls, sandstones, and limestones. The soil is covered with pebbles, which promotes drainage and water retention.
Hectares
9000
Annual production
900000
Location
Basin
2003
Very Good
2004
Good
2005
Very Good
2006
Very Good
2007
Very Good
2008
Very Good
2009
Very Good
2010
Very Good
2011
Very Good
2012
Very Good
2013
Good
2014
Very Good
