Extremadura is a historical region of Spain best known for the Roman ruins of its capital, Mérida. The area encompasses the two provinces of Cáceres and Badajoz, and is bordered by Portugal to the west. The region’s climate is characterised by long warm, dry summers with significant drought risk, and mild winters on account of the nearby Atlantic Ocean. Olives and cherries are perhaps more well known than the region’s wines, however in recent years - and in particular since the DO designation of Ribera del Guadiana, Extremadura’s winemaking has begun to emerge from under the radar with excellent examples from Tempranillo, Cayetana and Alarije.
