Decanter releases its Rioja 2024 guide. The project relies on the partial founding of the European Union.

RIOJA GUIDE 2024 – Funded by the EU

Decanter UK is a globally respected authority in the world of wine, known for its expert reviews, in-depth features and influential wine awards. With a global readership of over 2 million industry professionals and discerning consumers, spanning more than 100 countries, the magazine reaches a highly targeted and engaged audience through its print edition, digital platforms, and social media channels. The magazine’s audience includes high-net-worth individuals, collectors, sommeliers, importers and decision-makers in the wine and hospitality industries, enabling direct access to a premium market segment with strong purchasing power.

The 2024 Rioja guide features:

Welcome Our guest editors Sarah Jane Evans MW and Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW introduce this year’s guide
Meet the Decanter experts This year’s team of specialist writers and judges
Rioja by numbers News, events and initiatives that celebrate Rioja wine
Guest column: Sarah Jane Evans MW What are the key factors that make Rioja such an appealing – and diverse – wine region?
Six icons of Rioja Simon Field MW nominates six legendary wines that represent the very best of Rioja
In praise of old vines Why there’s so much we can learn from Rioja’s oldest vineyards, by Sarah Jane Evans MW
Vintage spotlight: 2014 and 2004 Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW looks at how two very different vintages have fared, one and two decades later
Regional profile: Rioja Alavesa This small but powerful sub-zone is home to some of Spain’s most creative winemakers, reports David Williams
Beyond the classics Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW explores the alternative styles of wine that are becoming more prominent in Rioja
A buyer’s guide to Rioja Bewildered by the vast array of wines on the shelves? Let Sarah Jane Evans MW and her team of experts guide you through the buying process
A world of flavour Fiona Beckett explores some enticing, less-obvious food and Rioja wine pairings
Rioja’s best wine bars Where to go for the best regional tapas and wines to match, by Yolanda Ortiz de Arri
Exploring Rioja Yolanda Ortiz de Arri on activity and accommodation options to suit every wine tourist
Panel tasting: Viñedos singulares Two years on from our first blind tasting of wines in this category, our panel found some strong examples of individual vineyard expression
Panel tasting: White Rioja Our experts tasted 115 wines – recording an impressive seven Outstanding wines
Marketwatch Chris Mercer on the investment potential in Rioja’s wines
Rioja vintage guide How long to keep your Rioja for, from 2000 to 2022