The job of Sommelier
In the world of gastronomy and wine, few roles are as essential and exciting as that of the sommelier....
Read MoreTastings and types of tastings (II)
Tastings are a careful tasting process that allows us to appreciate and understand the complexities of wine.There are several...
Read MoreTastings and types of tastings (I)
The world of wine offers a fascinating experience that goes beyond enjoying a simple glass. An exciting and educational...
Read MoreThe Ribera del Duero vineyard in April
The arrival of April marks a crucial moment in the life cycle of the Ribera del Duero vineyards. When...
Read MoreWine Vocabulary VII
Understanding and using the right language can greatly enrich your wine experience. From basic terms to more sophisticated expressions,...
Read MoreThe cry of the vine
Vine weeping is a phenomenon that has captured the attention of wine connoisseurs and lovers for centuries. This term...
Read MoreBacchus Awards, quality guarantee
The Bacchus Awards are an internationally renowned event that celebrates excellence in the world of wine. Organized by the...
Read MoreOpening a bottle of wine, a ritual to enjoy
Opening a bottle of wine can be a fascinating ritual, the beginning of a sensory experience that culminates in...
Read MoreCork and wine, a relationship of centuries
Each bottle is like a chapter in a slowly unfolding story, a story that is made up of the...
Read MoreWine vocabulary VI
By exploring the vocabulary of wine, we not only learn a new language, we also delve into the art...
Read MoreA walk from Pesquera de Duero to Curiel de Duero
We propose a walk from Pesquera de Duero to Curiel de Duero, a town located in the Cuco Valley,...
Read MoreThe Zarcillo Awards
The Zarcillo Awards are a renowned distinction in the world of wine, which have left a significant mark on...
Read MoreWine Museum in Peñafiel a journey through wine culture
Peñafiel, a town located in the heart of the Ribera del Duero, very close to Pesquera de Duero and...
Read MoreFrom Pesquera de Duero to Pintia
The town of Pesquera de Duero has a past full of history and is also the municipality where the...
Read MoreVocabulary and terms about wine V
In the vast and exciting world of wine, there is a language that can seem intimidating to newcomers. Words...
Read MoreFrom Pesquera de Duero to Valbuena de Duero
Pesquera de Duero is the town in Ribera del Duero that has the most emblematic wine labels. If you...
Read MoreVocabulary and terms about wine IV
The world of wine is exciting and has many secrets to discover. These terms include many concepts about wine,...
Read MoreThe vintage
Ribera del Duero is one of the most prestigious wine regions, its name conjures up images of vast golden...
Read MoreWine and cinema
The relationship between wine and cinema is a fusion that unites two sensory and creative worlds in a unique...
Read MoreThe leafless of the vine
During the months of July and August, the activity in the vineyard is constant. Currently, at Bodegas Federico we...
Read Morethe body of wine
Wine is much more than a drink. It is an expression of the art and passion of those who...
Read MoreThe height in the Ribera del Duero
One of the characteristics that mark the wines of the Denomination of Origin Ribera del Duero, is the height...
Read MoreAdd wine what it is and why it is important
When talking about wines, it is common to hear the term “vintage” as part of its description. A qualification...
Read MoreVeraison, the wonderful transformation of the grape
With the evolution of viticulture, a set of fundamental terms and concepts has been developed to understand the different...
Read MoreVocabulary and terms about wine III
If you are interested in the world of wine or are just getting started in it, there are a...
Read MoreGreen pruning of the vineyard
Green pruning is an essential viticultural practice to guarantee the proper development and production of the vineyards. It consists...
Read MoreThe miracle of turning must into wine
Wine fermentation is a key process in its production, a biological transformation that converts the grape must into wine.This...
Read MoreThe structure of the vine
The structure of the vine is important in wine production, as the different parts of the plant affect the...
Read MoreThe importance of tannins in wine
Tannins are organic compounds found in the skin, seeds and stems of grapes that give wine a unique flavour...
Read MoreWhat is a Pago in the wine world?
There are many meanings related to the world of wine, there are many definitions that accompany this drink of...
Read MoreWhat does the vintage mean in wine?
This question is very easy and has a quick answer… the vintage is a guideline that corresponds to the...
Read MorePruning time
We are in pruning season, one of the most important tasks in the vineyard, whose objective is to control...
Read MoreChinese tales about wine II
Within the popular culture surrounding wine, statements are created or generated due to ignorance or lack of knowledge of...
Read MoreChinese tales about wine I
There are many myths surrounding the world of wine, and it is not surprising, since wine is a drink...
Read MoreOak in wine
Oak, a symbol of strength and hardness, is a noble wood used to make barrels where great wines are...
Read MoreThe characteristic colour of Ribera del Duero wines
One of the characteristics of the red wines from Ribera del Duero is the color. This visual characteristic is...
Read MoreThe stowage and the wine
The chemical processes that the grape undergoes from its harvest to its transformation into wine, and the intervention...
Read MoreVocabulary and terms about wine II
We have made a small selection of some words related to wine; we think it is appropriate to...
Read MoreDecanting and oxygenating wine, what is the difference?
Decanting and oxygenating are very similar terms that tend to be confused. The confusion may be due to...
Read MoreVocabulary and terms about wine
We often come across specific terms related to wine that we don’t know what they mean. To understand this...
Read MoreWine in a magnum bottle
We are used to the fact that the bottle of wine we buy or the one we are served...
Read MoreThe wine capsule
The capsule, along with the label, are the distinguishing features of the wine. The capsule is the cover that...
Read MoreVineyards on trellises
Trell-planting is often used with more modern vineyards and consists of parallel rows of vines with a separation of...
Read MoreVineyards in glass
If we look at a vineyard landscape, we will find that there are two types of vine planting:...
Read MoreYoung, Crianza, Reserve and Grand Reserve Wine
Time is a determining factor in winemaking. The time that passes from when the vine is planted until it...
Read MoreWine containers, from oak barrels to glass bottles
We previously discussed the progress made by using oak barrels as containers instead of amphorae when transporting wine. In...
Read MoreWine containers, from amphora to oak barrel
Since ancient Egypt, the containers used to transport the most precious liquids, such as oil and wine, were...
Read MoreTears of wine
In a wine tasting there are 3 clear phases, the visual, the olfactory and the gustatory. Within the visual...
Read MoreDoes wine expire?
Virtually all products that are aimed at our consumption have an expiration date or best-before date. Why does wine...
Read MoreThe soil of the vineyard
Soil characteristics are a fundamental factor for any type of crop, including vineyards. Although the vine is a very...
Read MoreThe complex aromas of wine
Much has been said and written about the aromas of wine, taking into account that each person has a...
Read MoreRibera del Duero
The Ribera del Duero Designation of Origin turns 40 in 2022. During all this time, winegrowers and winemakers have...
Read MoreTempranillo grape
Possibly the Tempranillo grape is the one that treasures the most appellations: Tinto fino, Tinta del país, Vid de...
Read MoreHermitage of the Virgin of Rubialejos
Pesquera de Duero has an important cultural heritage, such as the Church of San Juan Bautista, the Hermitage...
Read MoreWineries in Pesquera de Duero
Pesquera de Duero is a town with a long winemaking tradition located 44 km east of Valladolid. There...
Read MoreOur Vineyards
In the In the municipality of Pesquera de Duero, the vineyards of Bodegas Federico are located, spread over different...
Read MoreFederico Winery
Recently, Master of Wine Tim Atkin said: “Ribera del Duero is dynamic, versatile, innovative, diverse, with different personalities and...
Read MoreFederico Roble and Crianza Red Wine
In Wineries Federico, we are truly passionate about our vineyards that produce 100% Tempranillo grapes, with which we create...
Read MoreFederico Reserva and Gran Reserva Red Wine
In Wineries Federico, a family winery located in the heart of the Ribera del Duero, in Pesquera de Duero,...
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