In the heart of Ribera del Duero is Bodegas Portia, a winery designed by the prestigious British architect Norman Foster and described as "the heart of a flower with 3 petals." This spectacular architectural project has come to symbolize the union between wine and the avant-garde. The building's design harmoniously combines 4 materials—steel, wood, concrete, and glass—seamlessly integrating its shapes into the landscape. The winery is set on a hill and uses the terrain to achieve the best conditions for producing wine. Not only that, Foster has managed to create an environmentally friendly building that uses minimal energy and is perfectly integrated with its surroundings.
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