MATARROMERA, GREAT WINES FROM THE DUERO, SPAIN
Group Matarromera
Valbuena de Duero
English/Spanish
190 pages

Several writers wrote this book published by the Matarromera Group of wineries owned and operated by Carlos Moro. The writers are from a number of countries - the photographs were provided by Luis Mara de Pazos Salmeron from Madrid.
Carlos Moro, the driving force behind the group, has a vision for all the wineries he creates. He insists on the highest quality possible, produces olive oil, and distils orujo (grappa, marc, trester). He has now embarked on another project to create beauty creams using by-products of wine making following the example of a Bordeaux winery.
Each article describes a winery, how it was created and its evolution, including all the wines. Matarromera is the winery of the principal establishment in the Ribera del Duero region, now famous for its red wines mostly made using tempranillo, and often also with a little cabernet sauvignon. Emin also in the same region specializes in modern-style red wines exuding lots of fruit with soft texture.
Bodega Valdelosfrails in the Cigales region specializes in red and rose wines. Here the author explains in detail the character of the region and its wines.
Bodega Renacimiento (Renaissance, rebirth) is an old castle that has been converted, and produces one spectacular red wine. 
The Cyan is the winery of the group in Toro, a region you will likely hear and read a lot about in the future.
Bodega Emina in Rueda specializes in white and sparkling wines including some imported varieties i.e sauvignon blanc, gewürztraminer, and chardonnay.
The photography represents more art than straight pictures. The pictures are well worth the price of the book, but more importantly, try the wines being described.
For more information contact Remi Sanz at comunicacion@emina.es