Rioja
Rioja is located in the south of the Cantabrian Mountains along the Ebro river in the north of Spain. The region also has a river called Rio Oja, which is where the region likely gained its name. There are three main regions in Rioja, with each of them producing quite unique expressions of Rioja wines.
To the west is Rioja Alta, in the higher elevated area. This sub-region is renowned for its old-world wines that are often lighter on the palate due to the higher altitude. Wines coming out of Rioja Alavesa, on the other hand, are fuller bodied, with higher acid levels than those from Rioja Alta. The third area, Rioja Baja is the warmest and driest of all, and in summer months the grapes can be exposed to very high temperatures drought so irrigation is now permitted in the region.
The reds (tinto) wines of Rioja are generally blends of Tempranillo and Garnacha with lesser amounts of Graciano and Mazuelo. Amongst the white (Bianco) varieties, Viura is the most common though normally blended with Malvasia or Garnacha Blanc. Plenty of interesting Rosé wines are produced, most commonly from the Garnacha variety. Note that wineries in Spain are commonly referred to as bodegas.
To the west is Rioja Alta, in the higher elevated area. This sub-region is renowned for its old-world wines that are often lighter on the palate due to the higher altitude. Wines coming out of Rioja Alavesa, on the other hand, are fuller bodied, with higher acid levels than those from Rioja Alta. The third area, Rioja Baja is the warmest and driest of all, and in summer months the grapes can be exposed to very high temperatures drought so irrigation is now permitted in the region.
The reds (tinto) wines of Rioja are generally blends of Tempranillo and Garnacha with lesser amounts of Graciano and Mazuelo. Amongst the white (Bianco) varieties, Viura is the most common though normally blended with Malvasia or Garnacha Blanc. Plenty of interesting Rosé wines are produced, most commonly from the Garnacha variety. Note that wineries in Spain are commonly referred to as bodegas.
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From the world-renowned Rioja region of north-east Spain, This is a delicious medium-bodied red for everyday drinking. Matured in both French and American oak for 12 months, and then allowed to mature in bottle for a further 6 months Fruit forward at ... Learn MoreCALZADAS DE ARADON CRIANZA 2014$29.00 Per itemOut of stock -
Imported exclusively by United Cellars. A blend of 90% Tempranillo, 5% Garnacha and 5% Mazuelo from a special selection of the best barrels giving perfectly balanced fruit and oak profile. On the nose, enveloping, toasted, smoked and spicy aromas appear in harmony with ... Learn MoreVINA ROMITA RIOJA RESERVA 2012$33.99 Per itemOut of stock -
This fleshy, classy white is crafted from 100-plus-year-old vines of Viura (70%) and Garnacha Blanca (30%). It is sourced from four highland vineyards around Haro and Villalba. After a wild ferment, the wine is aged on lees in Russian, steam-bent, untoasted oak ... Learn MoreVALENCISO BLANCO 2017$52.99 Per item -
The Tempranillo grapes (80%) come from the 30-year-old La Cuesta and Montecillo vineyards, located in Fuenmayor y Cenicero. For the first time in the blend of this brand, the Garnacha (20%) comes from La Pedriza vineyard in Tudelilla (Rioja Baja) at an ... Learn MoreLA RIOJA ALTA RIOJA RESERVA ‘VINA ARDANZA’ 2009$80.00 Per itemOut of stock -
90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano from vines over 60 years old in vineyards in Briñas, Labastida and Villalba. ... Learn MoreLA RIOJA ALTA RIOJA GRAN RESERVA ‘904’ 2009$150.00 Per itemOut of stock
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