A WINE REGION IN SPAIN
Rioja
Elegant, age-worthy reds with structured tannins and balance, whites fresh and aromatic.
About Rioja
Rioja is a wine region in Spain (classified DOCa). It makes red / white / rosé wine. Our database holds 1,230 wines from here.
The grapes of Rioja
The main grapes are Tempranillo and Graciano. The appellation table lists them as: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo.
Style in the glass
Elegant, age-worthy reds with structured tannins and balance, whites fresh and aromatic. It is a warm, dry place to grow grapes.
Climate and soil
Continental with Atlantic influence. Rolling hills with clay-limestone and iron-rich soils, moderate elevation.
The rules
- Blending: Red: min 50% Tempranillo; White: Viura, Malvasía, Garnacha Blanca permitted.
- Ageing: Crianza min 2yr (1yr oak), Reserva min 3yr (1yr oak), Gran Reserva min 5yr (1.5yr oak).
What to eat with Rioja
mango salad, salmon, wild rice dishes, asiago, goat cheese, manchego, mango pudding.
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Good to know
Not all Spanish reds labeled Rioja are DOCa—many are Rioja table wine; assume DOCa only for officially classified bottlings.
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