Rioja
Cradled along the banks of the River Ebro in northern Spain, Rioja is a region that breathes history and radiates warmth. This is the land where tradition and modernity swirl together like a perfectly blended cuvée, where ancient cellars carved into limestone sit beside sleek, avant-garde wineries. Divided into three subzones, Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa, and Rioja Oriental, each brings its own accent to the conversation: Alta offers grace and ageing potential, Alavesa delivers perfume and precision, while Oriental (formerly Baja) brings sun-soaked ripeness and generosity.
Tempranillo is the heart and headline act here, supple, cherry-rich and laced with spice, but it’s joined by Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo in a supporting ensemble that adds depth and intrigue. The whites, often overlooked, are quietly brilliant too, led by Viura and increasingly joined by Malvasía and Tempranillo Blanco. What makes Rioja remarkable is its approach to time: oak ageing (often in American barrels) shapes wines of unmistakable identity, from the fruit-bright joy of a Joven to the silken maturity of a Gran Reserva.
It’s a region that feels both timeless and forward-thinking, rooted in family bodegas yet constantly reimagined by new generations. Rioja doesn’t chase fashion; it defines it, offering wines that are soulful, polished, and utterly expressive of place. Whether poured from a weathered bottle found in a dimly lit cellar or a fresh vintage from a modern estate, every Rioja seems to say the same thing in its deep, resonant way: this is Spain in full voice.
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2023 Viña Eguía Rioja Tempranillo, Bodegas Muriel
The Viña Eguía Rioja Tempranillo is a cherry red colour with strong intensity. Aged for 6 months in oak the it offers bold red fruit aromas to the ...
View full details2022 Rioja Crianza 'Rivallana', Bodegas Ondarre
“Spice & Tradition” This is Rioja, the classic way. The 2022 Rivallana opens with ripe red cherry, plum and a touch of blackberry, layered with...
View full details2024 'Nivarius' Rioja Tempranillo Blanco, Palacios Vinos de Finca
Bodegas Nivarius specialises in the production of white wines from cool-climate vineyards in Rioja. This 100% Tempranillo Blanco has intense, fruit...
View full details2021 Rioja Crianza, El Coto
Bright, approachable and effortlessly drinkable, this Rioja Crianza opens with juicy red cherry, raspberry and plum, lifted by notes of vanilla, sw...
View full details2024 Rioja Blanco 'Rivallana', Bodegas Ondarre
A light and refreshing white Rioja made from Viura, Verdejo & Tempranillo Blanco. It delivers notes of exotic fruits, wildflowers and ripe pea...
View full details2024 Cueva de Lobos Tinto, Bodegas Javier San Pedro
Bright, juicy and effortlessly appealing, the 2024 Cueva de Lobos Tinto is Rioja at its most charming and contemporary. Made primarily from Tempran...
View full details2019 Rioja Gran Reserva, Bodegas Ondarre
Bodegas Ondarre makes exceptional value Rioja – it amazes us every time we drink their wines, how they can make wines of quality for these prices! ...
View full details2019 Rioja Reserva, Bodegas Ondarre
Deep ruby in the glass, this Rioja Reserva opens with aromas of ripe cherry, blackberry, and dried fig, layered with cedar, leather, and warm ...
View full details2018 Tempranillo de Laderas, Badiola
Badiola is the creation of 2 Masters of Wine, Andreas Kubach and Sam Harrop along with txakoli producer Gorka Izagirre. Andreas and Sam along wi...
View full details2021 Finca San Martin Crianza, Torre de Oña
Finca San Martin Crianza captures the young spirit of Rioja Alavesa, always a reliable and delicious Crianza that drinks like many Reserva’s. This ...
View full details2021 ‘Las Parcelas’ Blanco, Rioja Alavesa, Bideona
Fresh, textural, and layered with subtle complexity, this white Rioja captures the purity of high-altitude Viura. Pale straw with green reflection...
View full details2021 Rioja ‘Hado’, Bodegas Y Viñedos Pujanza
Deep ruby with violet edges, this Rioja opens with aromas of black cherry, plum, and violets, underpinned by spice and fresh earth. The palate is ...
View full details2020 'Coto de Imaz' Rioja Reserva, El Coto
Comforting, polished and effortlessly familiar, Coto de Imaz opens with ripe red cherry, plum and raspberry, layered with vanilla, sweet spice and ...
View full details2018 Rioja Crianza, Finca Nueva
Founded in 2004 by famed winemaker Miguel Ángel de Gregorio in the heart of Rioja Alta, Finca Nueva leads the new wave of Riojan wines that adhere ...
View full details2020 Rioja Tinto, Bodega Alegre Valganon
Winemaker Oscar Alegre is at the forefront of a revolution in Spain. “Traditional Rioja is actually only 150 years old, driven by French influence...
View full details2020 Rioja Reserva, Izadi
Elegant, poised and quietly confident, this Rioja Reserva opens with ripe red cherry, plum and raspberry, layered with sweet spice, vanilla pod and...
View full details2020 Nivarius 'Edicion Limitada', Palacios Vinos de Finca
Bodegas Nivarius specialises in the production of white wines from cool-climate vineyards in Rioja. This wine represents the perfect blend of the t...
View full details2015 Qvinto Arrio Reserva, Bodegas Navarrsotillo
Deep ruby with garnet reflections, this Reserva opens with aromas of ripe cherry, blackberry and dried plum, layered with vanilla, cedar, and warm ...
View full details2020 Viña Alberdi Reserva, La Rioja Alta
The 2020 Viña Alberdi Reserva is 100% Tempranillo from vineyards that are 40 years old and at a high altitude of 500-600 metres above sea level. Th...
View full details2020 Rioja 'Las Parcelas', Badiola
This fabulous new style, attention to detail Rioja has pure and intense aromas of dark cherry and blackberry that are complemented by violet and cl...
View full details2020 Finca Valdepoleo Rioja, Bodegas Y Viñedos Pujanza
Deep ruby with garnet edges, Finca Valdepoleo offers aromas of ripe plum, black cherry and blackberry, lifted by violet, spice and a touch of graph...
View full details2015 Rioja Tinto, Finca Allende
The Modern Soul of Rioja. A Rioja that trades oak opulence for sculpted elegance, the 2015 Finca Allende Tinto captures the essence of Tempranillo ...
View full details2019 Viña Ardanza Reserva, La Rioja Alta
La Rioja Alta’s Viña Ardanza Reserva is one of the finest Reserva’s available and a benchmark for the region. Every vintage is outstanding and ne...
View full details2019 Rioja Reserva, Bodegas Ondarre - Magnum
A deep garnet Rioja that proudly wears its heritage. The nose opens with classic notes of leather, vanilla, and spice, intertwined with hints of dr...
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