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DOCa Rioja

Created as a D.O (Denominación de Origen) in 1925, Rioja has, since 1991, achieved the status of DOca (Denominación de Origen Calificada), the highest level in the hierarchy of Spanish appellations. The region’s capital is the city of Logroño and it covers 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 region’s finest and most elegant wines. Rioja Alta is situated to the west of Logroño. Both of these areas benefit from a temperate climate influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and their vineyards are located between 500 and 800m in altitude, allowing for greater freshness in the wines.Finally, the Rioja Baja is located to the east of Logroño and has a warmer, more continental climate. The region’s star grape variety is Tempranillo (70% of production), sometimes complemented by Grenache Noir as well as Mazuelo (Carignan) and Graciano. There is also a small production of white wines, notably with the varieties Viura, Malvasía, and Grenache Blanc. In any case, Rioja is the most internationally popular Spanish wine region thanks to its structured reds, with great aging potential, often matured for long periods in barrels.

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, La Rioja holds a leading position. 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, La Rioja holds a leading position. 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 yet, you are about to discover one of the most iconic varieties in the...
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All about the Tempranillo grape variety

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

Are you a lover of powerful, full-bodied red wines? Let me take you on a journey through the sun-drenched vineyards of the Mediterranean and set off to discover the grape...

All about the Carignan grape variety

Are you a lover of powerful, full-bodied red wines? Let me take you on a journey through the sun-drenched vineyards of the Mediterranean and set off to discover the grape...
All about Grenache Noir

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 most...

All about Grenache Noir

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 most...