Rioja
Rioja is Spain's most famous wine region, built on Tempranillo and a centuries-old love affair with oak. Its ageing categories — Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva — are defined by time in oak, producing tobacco- and vanilla-kissed wines of great charm.
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Fast facts
At a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Climate | Continental with Atlantic influence |
| Geography | Ebro Valley in northern Spain — limestone, clay and alluvial soils |
| Key appellations | Rioja Alta · Rioja Alavesa · Rioja Oriental · DOCa Rioja |
| Main grapes | Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo |
| Famous for | Gran Reserva, Crianza & Reserva, Tempranillo, American oak |
Grapes
Signature grapes of Rioja
The varieties that define this region's wines.
Nearby
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Wine travel
Visiting Rioja
The historic wineries of Haro's Barrio de la Estación, Logroño's tapas street and the bodegas of the Rioja Alta make this a top wine destination.
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