Discovering Spain’s finest winemaking region
What’s so special about this two-hundred-and-ten square mile territory?
Well, not only is it the birthplace of the Spanish language, but it just so happens to produce some of the finest wines in the world.
Widely considered one of the top five global wine regions, Rioja encompasses an area with a myriad of terroirs and styles. With nearly eight hundred wineries in total, the region is divided into three distinct zones. Each town and terroir has its own distinct personality and unique wines to discover. Many of these are red wines aged in American oak and sourced from the native tempranillo grape.
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Do you want to know how to choose the perfect wine just by looking at the label? Watch Rioja Masters and discover all the secrets kept in Rioja.
RRR-IO-HA. Say it with us. RRR-IO-HA. This magical-sounding word is more than an area located in North Central Spain…it’s a world renowned region that produces some of the finest wines in the world. We’ll teach you how to properly pronounce it, and fill you up with some delicious Rioja wine knowledge.
Ready to pair a meal with the perfect Rioja wine? Let’s go! Do you want a congruent pairing or a complimentary one? What do those even mean? Wanna play it safe or go with something unexpected like Riesling with tacos? We’ve got some delicious tips to get you started!
Thanks to the region’s ideal growing conditions 80% of Rioja vineyards cultivate the Tempranillo grape to produce some of the world’s most amazing wines. But Rioja is more than just Tempranillo. From delicious reds, to unique whites and superb rosés and sparkling wines, come explore all the varietals of the region.
Every year, the Rioja region of Spain produces over 300M bottles of wine. So how do you find ones you’ll like?
Every year, the Rioja region of Spain produces over 300M bottles of wine. So how do you find ones you’ll like?
Become a Certified Rioja Master!
Join wine professionals and Rioja enthusiasts from across the globe, and become a Rioja expert through the Rioja Wine Academy! This educational program offers free courses and assessments that allow you to dig deeper into Spain’s finest winemaking region.