The educational project of the Control Board of the Rioja Qualified Designation of Origin goes from strength to strength with the launch of the first ever "Official Rioja Wine Educator" programmes since Rioja wine academy was launched. In autumn this year, 15...

Forbe’s Wine & Food contributor Jill Barth features Rioja Wine Academy in the latest feature all about wine education. Grab your laptop, pour a glass of delicious wine from Rioja, and discover Spain’s most celebrated wine region via the Rioja Wine Academy. Whether...

Following the incorporation of 20 new 'Viñedos Singulares' there are now more than a hundred vineyards which have been awarded the new quality indication approved in 2017 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. It’s a label that seeks to give due...

The Control Board has awarded the official rating of “EXCELLENT” to an eagerly awaited 2019 harvest that will undoubtedly go down in history as one of the great Rioja vintages. The proper sanitary and vegetative evolution of the vineyards throughout the campaign, with...

The strict safety protocols that had to be implemented due to COVID-19 complicated the logistics in the field and at the wineries during “an atypical harvest that will be remembered as a safe one in which the only common objective was to protect the health of the...

The 9.5-million-euro budget approved for marketing by the Control Board includes campaigns in ten countries, the most important of which in terms of their value and strategic nature are the USA, China, the United Kingdom and Germany, not forgetting the Spanish market,...

Known for some of the most food-friendly wines in the world, Rioja wines are perfect when you want that restaurant quality food-and-wine experience – at home! A well balanced and versatile grape, Tempranillo is Rioja Spain’s hallmark grape. Tempranillo Reservas and...

JOIN RIOJA WINE MAVEN ANA FABIANO FOR A TASTING TRAVEL EXPERIENCE WITH PREMIER TOURS AND TRAVEL ON: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 FROM 7PM EDT. Attention all travel lovers! Wines from Rioja has partnered with Premier Tours and Travel to bring you an expertly done culinary...

Sip along with us and toast another week of 100 Days of Rioja celebrations! Whether you’re in the mood for red or white, we’ve got the perfect Rioja for you. Check out our Instagram stories and shop this link to explore Spain’s oldest winemaking region. Featured on...

Open a bottle of Rioja and travel (in spirit) to Spain, the nation with more vineyards than any other wine-producing region. From incredible values to world-class, age-worthy wines, Spain’s premier wine region, Rioja, produces wines perfect for any occasion. Striking...

Favored by consumers and wine industry professionals alike, Rioja is home to a diverse array of wines in terms of both style and price point. However, from whites to rosés and reds, the one trait that remains consistent across all Rioja wines is the ability to pair...

The summer season may be drawing to a close but, for many, summertime temperatures will stick around well into the fall. So, to refresh and expand warm weather drinking options, Amanda Schuster of The Alcohol Professor recommends forgoing the usual summer...

London is full of all kinds of wine bars – British, European and Spanish alike and some of our favourites are linked by the fact they all serve Rioja wine! We’ve selected five of our top picks, so you’re never short of inspiration if you fancy a glass of Rioja in the...

It’s Shrove Tuesday! The best thing about this day is the excuse to eat pancakes for every meal. Do you prefer sweet or savoury? Luckily there’s no need to choose, and we’ve got a Rioja pairing for many pancake recipes. Get ready to make the most of Shrove Tuesday...

As a result of the great demand we were witnessing for the Certified Educator course, in 2019 it was decided to take a step further and create a new educational tool, not only to enhance the existing platform but also to provide an opportunity to expand our range of...

Rioja weighs up the last financial year and sets out the strategic course for 2020. The institution is optimistic and is working on defining a Strategic Plan that will enable it to face the new decade with confidence.   Fernando Salamero, President of the...

As part of the international promotional campaign for Rioja wines, the Regulatory Board of the Rioja Designation of Origin, carried out a series of actions this week in various parts of Tokyo. The aim of this initiative was to reinforce the image of the wines of the...