- More than 66,000 hectares, its villages and vineyards configure their own personality for Rioja, making it a unique land.
- Today we can confidently state that Rioja is one of the most outstanding wines of Europe in which the history and geography are combined in a wonderful way.
- In 1991, the prestigious "Calificada" (Qualified) nomination was awarded to La Rioja, making it Spain's first denominación de origen calificada (DOCa).
- The denomination of origin Rioja spreads along 54.000 hectares around three different Communities (La Rioja, Basque Country, and Navarre).
- Commercial wine production in Rioja began in the 13th century, and wine has been the region’s primary focus from the 15th century until now.
- If you’re a red wine enthusiast and a foodie, you’re going to find yourself in paradise when you visit the remarkable wine region of Rioja in Spain.
- 14K Followers, 1,013 Following, 1,810 Posts - Rioja Wine (@riojawine) on Instagram: "Spain’s Finest Wine Region producing premium reds, whites, and rosés.
- Rioja in Northern Spain is best known for berry-scented, barrel-aged red wines made from Tempranillo and Garnacha.
- Most winemakers in Rioja use some form of wood (new and/or used) during their fermentation and aging, though steel-vinified expressions can be found.
- Rioja. In north-eastern Spain, near the Basque Country, Rioja is divided into 3 sub-regions on the banks of the Ebro River.