Spain Uncorked at Binny's Beverage Depot
Two of Spain's most prestigious wine regions — D.O. Ribera del Duero and D.O. Rueda — are taking over Binny's shelves and tasting events all June long. Come celebrate summer with the real Spain. In your glass.
Binny's Beverage Depot
Binny's Beverage Depot is Illinois' premier wine, spirits, and beer retailer — a Chicago institution with 46 locations stretching from the city to the suburbs. Their wine team is among the most knowledgeable in the Midwest, and their commitment to Spanish wine education is exactly why this partnership exists.
All June long, Binny's is spotlighting D.O. Ribera del Duero and D.O. Rueda across their full store network — with expanded shelf presence, special in-store promotions, and tasting events staffed by certified wine educators.
World Verdejo Day
The grape that survived phylloxera. The white that's rewriting Spanish wine. Every June 12th, the wine world stops to celebrate Verdejo — the ancient white grape that has made D.O. Rueda Spain's most exciting white wine region. Sandy soils protected these vines when phylloxera destroyed most of Europe's vineyards in the 19th century. Binny's is celebrating all weekend with in-store tastings, shelf features, and special promotions.
Discover Verdejo at Binny's →Find a Tasting Near You
No reservations. Just show up, taste, and discover. June 12 & 13, 2026 · 20 locations · Free admission · All 21+
All tastings are free to attend · 21+ with valid ID · No reservations required
Tempranillo and Verdejo
Binny's carries over 110 wines from D.O. Ribera del Duero and D.O. Rueda. Here is a small sample of the world-class producers you will find at Binny's.
D.O. Ribera del Duero — Tempranillo Reds
Founded in 1927 — before the D.O. even officially existed. Protos is one of Ribera del Duero's founding estates. Their Tinto Fino is the gateway wine: bright, plummy, with soft tannins and the region's signature earth and stone minerality. Drink tonight with anything off the grill.
One of Ribera's best-value Crianzas. Dark cherry, dried herbs, and a whisper of vanilla from 12 months in oak. All Tinto Fino, all Ribera — the kind of everyday red that makes you question every bottle of Rioja you've ever bought.
Miguel Torres brings 150+ years of winemaking craft to Ribera del Duero. Plum, dark cherry, cedar, and a structured tannic backbone that rewards food pairing. Excellent value for a globally recognized producer.
One of Ribera del Duero's most celebrated family estates. Vines averaging 35 years old. Consistently praised by Wine Spectator. Dark plum, graphite, cedar, and a long minerally finish. The bottle you open when you want to impress without saying a word.
The Sastre family farms estate vines in La Horra — one of Ribera's most prized villages. Their Roble is the approachable entry point to one of the D.O.'s most respected family producers. Cassis, violet, chalky mineral finish.
Grown at 800+ meters altitude where diurnal temperature swings build natural acidity and concentrated fruit. Ripe black cherry, spice, structured tannins with a clean finish. The bottle that reliably outperforms Napa Cabs at double the price.
D.O. Rueda — Verdejo Whites
Grown on sandy soils that protected old Verdejo vines from phylloxera. The result is a wine with unusual depth for the price. Grapefruit, fresh fennel, herbal aromatics, and a long mineral finish. Verdejo from Rueda is the #1 consumed white wine among Spaniards — this is why.
Founded by Victoria Pariente, one of Rueda's pioneering female winemakers. Estate-grown grapes, cold-fermented to preserve aromatics, with the herbal intensity and mineral structure that has made José Pariente a critical darling. Pair with oysters, sushi, or grilled sea bass.
Torres brings legendary family expertise to Rueda's signature grape. Bright, expressive Verdejo — citrus blossom, green apple, crisp mineral finish. Beautiful by the glass at a restaurant. Better by the bottle at your table outside this summer.
Old vine Verdejo from the highest elevations of Rueda's plateau. The extra age in the vines brings texture and complexity that young-vine Verdejo simply cannot replicate. Lemon cream, white flowers, and a long saline finish that makes you reach for another glass.
The most accessible introduction to Rueda Verdejo. Bright, clean, crisp — lemon zest, fresh herbs, lingering finish with characteristic Verdejo bitterness. The most approachable entry to the region — the wine that converts Sauvignon Blanc drinkers.
This is the benchmark. Ángel Rodríguez Vidal has farmed the same estate vines in Rueda since 1980. Made from 30+ year-old vines — the Gran Vino designation requires it — Martinsancho is the Verdejo that changes minds. Richer, rounder, more complex than anything at twice the price.
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"Ribera del Duero is Spain's answer to Napa Cabernet — but with 800 years of winemaking tradition and a price tag that still makes no sense for how good it is."
And for Verdejo: "Verdejo from Rueda is the #1 consumed white wine among Spaniards — the grape that survived phylloxera, built on ancient vines, at a price your guests will actually reorder."
Castilla y León — Where Spain Makes Its Best Wine
Ribera del Duero and Rueda sit side by side on the high plateau of Castilla y León — the land that produced El Cid, Cervantes, and Ponce de León. Two regions. Two grapes. One extraordinary wine country.
D.O. Ribera del Duero
Spain's most exclusive red wine region, rivaling Napa and Burgundy in global prestige. 800+ meters of altitude create wines with power, elegance, and natural acidity that age for decades.
- 2,200+ registered wineries across the D.O.
- 800+ meters altitude — extreme diurnal temperature swings
- Classifications: Roble · Crianza · Reserva · Gran Reserva
- Cultural anchor: El Cid, Castles, the land that built Spain
- Pairing heroes: roast lamb, Ibérico, steak, aged hard cheeses
D.O. Rueda
Spain's premier white wine region. Sandy soils saved old Verdejo vines from phylloxera, giving Rueda a deep reservoir of ancient vine stock that produces whites of unusual complexity.
- Spain's #1 consumed white wine — domestically and growing in the U.S.
- Women are the majority of winemakers in Rueda — globally rare
- Sandy soils protected old vines from 19th century phylloxera devastation
- Flavor: crisp, herbal, mineral — grapefruit, fennel, white flowers
- Pairing heroes: lobster, oysters, sushi, goat cheese, summer salads
Spain's Best Wines Are at Binny's This June
In-store tastings June 12–13 · Free to attend · 20 Chicago-area locations · Online ordering available all month
Questions? Contact riberaruedawine.com