Bodegas Mauro ★ 4.7

Dominio del Águila ★ 4.8

Jorge Monzón's certified-organic estate at La Aguilera producing Pícaro del Águila rosé, Dominio del Águila and single-parcel Peñas Aladas from pre-phylloxera old vines.

Bodegas Emilio Moro ★ 4.7

A four-generation family estate at Pesquera de Duero founded commercially in 1987, producing the Emilio Moro Crianza, the Malleolus range and single-vineyard Malleolus de Valderramiro and Malleolus de Sanchomartín.

Tasting: Wine tourism with visits, tastings, restaurant and wine bar on site.

Tip: Book the on-site restaurant El Rincón de Emilio for local roast lamb after the cellar tour.

Bodegas Protos ★ 4.6

Founded in 1927 as a cooperative under Peñafiel Castle, Protos is the historic anchor of the appellation and the region's most-visited winery, housed in a spectacular Richard Rogers-designed cellar opened in 2008.

Tasting: The most-visited winery in Ribera del Duero, with guided tours open to the public since 2009; book via enoturismo@bodegasprotos.com or +34 659 843 463.

Tip: Combine the cellar tour with a visit to the castle-top Museo Provincial del Vino above.

Pago de Carraovejas ★ 4.8

A landmark estate near Peñafiel famous for its Pago de Carraovejas Crianza and Reserva and the single-vineyard El Anejon, with the Michelin-starred Ambivium restaurant drawing visitors from across Castile.

Tasting: Wine tourism and cellar visits by appointment; on-site Ambivium restaurant holds a Michelin star.

Bodegas Arzuaga Navarro ★ 4.6

A family estate and hospitality complex at Quintanilla de Onesimo, producing the Arzuaga Crianza, Reserva, Gran Arzuaga and single-vineyard Fan d'Or, with a hotel and spa on the vineyard.

Tasting: Full wine tourism complex with tastings, hotel, spa and on-site restaurant.

Hacienda Monasterio ★ 4.7

A classic estate near Pesquera de Duero founded in 1991, with veteran consultant winemaker Peter Sisseck shaping the Hacienda Monasterio and Reserva Especial from a diverse five-variety blend.