Peñafiel

Peñafiel, (Valladolid - Castilla y León) Spain

This castle perched above the town of Peñafiel dates back to the 9th century.  It sits atop a hill full of interconnected underground cellars (bodegas) which were traditionally used to store wine to maintain it at constant temperatures.  The bodegas have chimney vents and can be seen throughout the castle area as well as all around the town.  Many of these bodegas are still used today.  This medieval town is in the heart of the Ribera del Duero wine region, containing a large number of wineries.  Today the castle holds the Wine Museum of Valladolid.