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Ribera del Queiles is a Vino de la Tierra title used in northern Spain. The viticultural area it covers straddles the border between Navarra and Aragon. The name Ribera del Queiles means "banks of the Queiles", the river which flows through the zone. Ribera del Queiles achieved VT status in 2003 and specializes in red wine.

While the region itself may not be well known, there are several estates in the region which have achieved international acclaim and a strong export network. Guelbenzu has the highest profile, while the Vintae/Winery Arts collective are up-and-comers with several of their wines in the Projecto Garnachas de España sourced from Ribera del Queiles.

The grape varieties authorized for use here are international favorites Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah, grown alongside beloved local varieties Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano. All varieties must be vinified red and reach a minimum alcohol strength of 11 percent, which is hardly difficult, given the warm conditions.

Ribera del Queiles has a consistent climate that is best described as semi-arid. It is not dissimilar to Rioja or Ribera Baja, a subzone of Navarra that the VT's boundaries overlap. This environment is ideal for quality grape-growing thanks to the warming Mediterranean influences from the southeast and to the mountains in the north blocking the colder, wetter influences of the Atlantic. As a consequence, the risk of frost and disease is virtually non-existent. The soil here is mostly deep, loamy and stony, providing good drainage.