Rioja does have three broad sub-regions, Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Alta, and Rioja Baja, but consumers won’t see those words on labels. All they’ll see is Rioja DO. A consortium in Rioja Alavesa is ...

Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Alta, and Rioja Oriental (or Baja). North and south of these set areas, the terrain becomes quite ...

A Japanese delegation, made up of 16 sales representatives, importers, chefs, specialized journalists, and influencers, is ...

As Spain's oldest designation of origin, Rioja is a legacy of craft and character and boldly steps into its next chapter.

producing lighter wines), Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Baja (with a warmer climate, producing full bodied reds and wines with a higher alcohol content). Spain’s signature Tempranillo grape is the key ...

Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Alta. Rioja Oriental describes the south-easterly bulk of the region, where hotter and drier conditions make for stronger and drier wines. Rioja Alavesa describes the ...

Another is political. Rioja’s three subregions (Alavesa, Alta and Baja) belong to two different national jurisdictions, with Alavesa part of the independent-minded Basque province. In June 2015, 120 ...

Rioja Baja and Rioja Alavesa – often, the wines produced here include a blend of fruit from all three areas. The dominant grape used in rioja is usually tempranillo, which is native to Spain ...

A Japanese delegation, made up of 16 sales representatives, importers, chefs, specialized journalists, and influencers, is ...

"This welcome is very special for those of you who make up the Japanese delegation who are visiting our country these days to learn about our most emblematic products: Rioja Alavesa wines, txakolies, ...