Rioja

Rioja is Spain's first Denominación de Origen Calificada, with a millennia-old history. Located in the north of the Iberian Peninsula, it is a highly suitable area for viticulture, benefiting from the confluence of Atlantic and Mediterranean climates.
Much like Bordeaux, whose wines have strongly influenced the style of reds in this region, Rioja is among the most prestigious areas in the world for the production of long-aging wines.

The most widespread variety in the area is Tempranillo, although most wines from this denomination derive from a blend of different varieties: Garnacha, which adds body and robustness in more challenging vintages, and Graciano, which contributes aromas and structure.

Red wines are classified into four categories:

Rioja, the youngest, highlighting the fresh and fruity aromas of Tempranillo;
Rioja Crianza, aged for at least three years, with six months in barrel;
Rioja Reserva, aged for at least three years, with one year in barrel;
Rioja Gran Reserva, aged for at least five years, with two years in barrel and three in bottle.

Alongside the traditional reds, aged in French style barrels of oak, we find innovative whites made entirely from the Viura variety or the more recent Tempranillo Blanco, which enriches the wines with floral scents, tropical and citrus notes.

Rioja DOCa Tempranillo Rosé Faustino VII 2024 Bodegas Faustino

Rioja Reserva DO 2019 Marqués de Cáceres

Rioja DOCa Tempranillo Faustino VII 2023 Bodegas Faustino

Rioja DOCa Crianza Cune 2021 CVNE

Rioja DOCa Graciano 2020 Contino

Rioja DOCa Baja Quiñon de Valmira 2021 Palacios Remondo

Rioja Reserva DOCa Viña Pomal 2018 Bodegas Bilbaínas

Rioja DOCa Tempranillo Nube 2024 Leza García

Rioja DOCa Gran Reserva Cune 2018 CVNE

Rioja DOCa Reserva 2021 Marqués de Vitoria

Rioja DOCa Gran Reserva 2018 Marqués de Vargas

Rioja DOCa Ecòlogico Cune 2022 CVNE

Rioja DO Crianza Viña Pomal 2021 Bodegas Bilbaínas

Rioja DO Finca Monasterio 2021 Barón de Ley

Rioja DOCa Reserva Fincas de Ganuza 2017 Remírez de Ganuza

Rioja DOCa Blanco Reserva Cune 2020 CVNE

Rioja DOCa La Montesa 2021 Palacios Remondo

Rioja DO Reserva 2017 Sonsierra