The village of Rueda and its wine denomination

The village of Rueda and its wine denomination

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Located in the province of Valladolid, the village of Rueda serves as the center for a prominent Spanish wine denomination.

Rueda is a village and municipality in the province of Valladolid, situated within the autonomous community of Castile-Leon, Spain. It is located 30 km southwest of the provincial capital, the city of Valladolid, and has a population of 1,614.

The locality is also the center for the wine denomination Rueda (DO). This region produces white wines made with grape varieties like Verdejo, Viura, and Sauvignon blanc.

For red wine production, the authorised varieties include Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Garnacha. The area is recognized for its wine heritage, which has been officially recognized since 2006.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

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