Rioja Wine

Vino de Rioja

Rioja is Spain's most celebrated wine region and the benchmark by which all other Spanish reds are measured. Located along the Ebro River in northern Spain, sheltered by the Sierra de Cantabria mountains, the region produces wines of remarkable elegance and longevity from the Tempranillo grape. What sets Rioja apart is its classification system based on aging: Joven (young, fruity), Crianza (minimum 2 years with at least 1 in oak), Reserva (minimum 3 years with at least 1 in oak), and the majestic Gran Reserva (minimum 5 years with at least 2 in oak), which can rival the finest aged Bordeaux at a fraction of the price.