The wines you read about in previous pages are mostly traditional styles of Rioja wines. In the last couple decades, some winemakers have been breaking away from more traditional winemaking rules, resulting in what are commonly called “High Expression Wines”.

These bold wines, which can be made from a single grape or from blends, express more of the grapes’ berry fruit flavor than the traditional styles of red Riojas, and are often aged a much shorter time in oak. Often they reflect the new world-style of wines, but they originate from ancient old-world vines.

In this next video, Adrian and Patxi discuss the versatility of one High Expression Rioja, and how it pairs well with the three last Pintxos.

High Expression Rioja Wines paired with Three Pintxos

These final three videos explain how to make the Tomato Mold, Bacalao Toast and Smoked Salmon Pintxos.

Recipe Demonstration of the Molde de Tomate

Recipe Demonstration of the Tosta de Bacalao

Recipe Demonstration of the Salmon Ahumado Pintxo

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