Other pages in the Rioja series:
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A region with a centuries-old winemaking history prepares for the future, with big ideas shaping its architecture, kitchens and wine cellars.
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For one young New York sommelier, taking colleagues to his favorite wine region was a dream come true.
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Location, location, location. Rioja's unique geography yields three distinct viticultural zones.
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Thanks to the mountains and two oceans nearby, Rioja is a land of microclimates. Some are warm, others provide blankets of cool air.
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Rioja's soils are as complex as its climate. Matching grapes to the right soil has consumed winemakers here for generations.
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Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Alta, Rioja Baja. Discover the different strengths and features of each of these three viticultural zones.
rioja thumb tempranillo
The Tempranillo grape expresses itself to the fullest in only one place on earth.
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Tempranillo excels in Rioja, but it's not the only red grape to do so. Three other varieties contribute profoundly to the character of Rioja's red blends.
rioja thumb history
Although Rioja has a long history of association with Bordeaux, it arguably has more in common with Burgundy.
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Any visitor to Rioja would have to conclude that its vintners are some of the most passionate people in the wine trade.
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The most traditional winery in Rioja is now in the hands of two proud young sisters who remain dedicated to the successful ways of their ancestors.
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The young staff at Marques de Murieta is keeping this 150-year-old winery in the forefront with contemporary winemaking ideas.
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A vintner with roots in France and Spain shakes up Rioja in 1970 with his modern views and techniques.
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The people of Rioja celebrate their wine-centered life with harvest festivals that unite the community.
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Some of the world's leading modernist architects have been leaving their stamp on Rioja.
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What is old-style Rioja? What is modern Rioja? The old labels may no longer apply.
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On every Rioja wine label, there are clues to what's inside.
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Today's winemakers are merging techniques of the past with the latest in winemaking and vineyard technology.
rioja thumb kitchen
Spain's nueva cocina, or new-wave cooking, has swept Rioja, but traditional cooking retains a foothold.
rioja thumb gastronomy
Good food is a way of life in Rioja…and the wine of choice is almost always local.
rioja thumb pairing
Rioja produces some of the world's most food-friendly wines and, experts say, some of its best values.
