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Created as a D.O (Denominación de Origen) in 1925, La Rioja has since 1991 achieved the status of DOca (Denominación de Origen Calificada), the highest level in the hierarchy of Spanish appellations. The region has the city of Logroño as its regional capital and spans 60,000 hectares divided into 3 sub-regions: Rioja Alta, Rioja Baja, and Rioja Alavesa. The latter is located to the north/northwest of the city and is probably the area producing the finest and most elegant wines of the region. Rioja Alta is located to the west of Logroño.These two areas enjoy a temperate climate influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and their vineyards are located between 500 and 800m in altitude, allowing for more freshness in the wines. Finally, the Rioja Baja is located to the east of Logroño and has a warmer and more continental climate. The star grape variety of the region is Tempranillo (70% of the production), sometimes complemented by Grenache Noir as well as Mazuelo (Carignan) and Graciano. A small production of whites also exists, notably with the varieties Viura, Malvesía, and Grenache Blanc.In any case, Rioja is the most internationally popular Spanish wine region thanks to its structured reds, long aging potential, and often long barrel aging.

Discovering the Wines of Rioja

Just like France, Spain is a country whose history and culture are closely linked to viticulture. Among the many Spanish wine regions, Rioja holds a prominent place. Nestled in the...

Discovering the Wines of Rioja

Just like France, Spain is a country whose history and culture are closely linked to viticulture. Among the many Spanish wine regions, Rioja holds a prominent place. Nestled in the...
All about the Tempranillo grape variety

Have you ever tasted a warm red wine made from the Tempranillo grape variety? If not, you are about to discover one of the most iconic varieties in the wine...

All about the Tempranillo grape variety

Have you ever tasted a warm red wine made from the Tempranillo grape variety? If not, you are about to discover one of the most iconic varieties in the wine...
All about the Carignan grape variety

Are you a fan of powerful and full-bodied red wines? Let me take you on a journey through the sun-drenched vineyards of the Mediterranean and discover the Carignan grape variety!...

All about the Carignan grape variety

Are you a fan of powerful and full-bodied red wines? Let me take you on a journey through the sun-drenched vineyards of the Mediterranean and discover the Carignan grape variety!...
All about Grenache Noir

The Grenache noir is a major grape variety on the global wine scene. With more than 163,000 hectares planted worldwide, including 81,000 ha in France, it is simply the 7th...

All about Grenache Noir

The Grenache noir is a major grape variety on the global wine scene. With more than 163,000 hectares planted worldwide, including 81,000 ha in France, it is simply the 7th...