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   Is Rioja a wine region?

   • In Spain, Rioja is synonymous with wine. This may be a bit confusing to start with! The Rioja wine region has the same name as one of the administrative regions in Spain (La Rioja) but the wine region as such does not coincide 100% geographically with it.

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   What is Rioja famous for?

   • Rioja in Northern Spain is best known for berry-scented, barrel-aged red wines made from Tempranillo and Garnacha. It is arguably Spain's top wine region, and certainly the most famous, rivaled only by Jerez. The vineyards trace the course of the Ebro River for roughly 100 kilometers (60 miles) between the towns of Haro and Alfaro.

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   Why should you visit Rioja?

   • The amazing landscapes of Sierra de Cebollera Nature Reserve and the Arnedillo Biosphere Reserve are not to be missed! Rioja is known as Spain’s fine wine capital and the wine region that is characterised by rich tradition and modern innovation. In the area, there are many historic wine producers, many of whom have been making wine for centuries.

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   Where is Rioja located?

   • Rioja is located within North-central Spain, just south of what’s considered Basque country. Rioja resides within North-central Spain, just south of what’s known as Basque country. Logroño is the capital of Rioja, and the largest city closest to the region is Bilbao. To get to Rioja, you have a couple of options.

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   How many zones are there in Rioja?

   • Rioja is further subdivided into three zones: Rioja Alta, Rioja Oriental and Rioja Alavesa. Many wines have traditionally blended fruit from all three regions, though there is a slow growth in single-zone wines. The harvesting of wine in La Rioja has an ancient lineage with origins dating back to the Phoenicians and the Celtiberians.

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   What wines are on the rise in Rioja?

   • White wines are also beginning to show up on Rioja enthusiasts’ radars in the form of Viura, Malvasia and small quantities of Torrontes. Rosé varietal wines and blends are also on the rise, so be sure to keep an eye out when you visit any of the wineries on this list. RELATED: Understanding Wine Classifications in Spain – DO vs. DOCa and DOQ

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   Rioja (pronounced) is a wine region in Spain, with denominación de origen calificada (D.O.Ca., "Qualified Designation of Origin," the highest category in Spanish wine regulation). Rioja wine is made from grapes grown in the autonomous communities of La Rioja and Navarre, and the Basque province of Álava. Rioja is further subdivided into three ...

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   Rioja is divided into three zones: 1. Rioja Altais located in the western, higher part of the region, and includes the winemaking town of Haro which is home to many of the best Bodegas (Muga, CVNE, La Rioja Alta, Roda). The vineyards lie high on the slopes of the Sierra Cantabria (up to 800 metres) resulting in grapes that ripen late yet retain liv...

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   Tempranillo is the most important grape and is at the heart of Rioja's best wines. It makes abundantly fruity, light wines and has a special affinity with oak-ageing, becoming graceful, silky and perfumed with time. A typical crianza will be a blend of mostly tempranillo with some garnachato add body. Graciano (a fine Rioja speciality, prized for i...

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   The best way to choose Rioja is to find a bodega that makes the style of wine you like as modern-day Rioja offers such a range, varying from the very traditional to the overtly international. Interestingly it was Bordeaux negociants who influenced winemaking in Rioja, showing the locals how to age wine in oak barrels. Today, Rioja's wine styles are...

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   In 1926 Rioja established the first consejo regulador and so was the first Spanish wine to obtain Denominación de Origen status. The regulations govern many aspects of wine production but of most significance to wine drinkers are the rules specifying oak ageing: Joven:wines that have had no oak ageing. Crianza:wines must spend a minimum of one year...

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   Rioja is a perfect place in Spain to enjoy tapas (known as pinchos here) and to pair these with local Rioja wines. The region extends from Haro on the west to Navarre on the west all along the Ebro River (Spain´s second-largest river).

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   Rioja – The Fine Wine Capital of Spain. Rioja is a province of Spain located in the north of the Iberian Peninsula. This region is famous for its wines and has over 500 wineries spread across 54000 hectares of land. However, the diversity of Rioja wine region is not just limited to its wines.

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   Mar 11, 2024 · Rioja is Spain’s most distinguished and widely known wine region, with a long history and centuries-old bodegas. Its geography is large, spanning different climates, soils and grape varieties. It is modern and forward-thinking, but rooted firmly in tradition.

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   Sep 23, 2024 · Rioja is Spain's most famous wine region, best known for red wines from Tempranillo and Garnacha. It was also the first to gain DOCa status, the very highest classification for Spanish wine.

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   Jul 3, 2024 · The Rioja region itself is formally divided into three sub-regions: Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Baja (now called Rioja Oriental). Each exhibits a unique terroir and varying wine styles. We recommend visiting wineries and small villages within each sub-region to get a more complete understanding of the area as a whole.