View of the Cantabrian coast from the Asturias region.Luca Culeddu Essential places that you won’t find in any guidebook Wine tasting among castles in Ribera de Duero Let me introduce you to my region, Castile and León. Its name comes from its more than 400 castles. Its streets have witnessed emblematic episodes of Spanish history such as the marriage of the Catholic monarchs and the death of Christopher Colombus. To kick off your time here, I suggest a tour around the 22,000 hectares of vineyards where Ribera de Duero wines are produced. They are mostly reds. In local restaurants, they are served with meats, sheep cheeses, and bread with a crispy crust and delicate crumbs. The traditional dish is roast lamb (lechazo).