Rioja wine region
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Worth the wait: Rioja vintage guide
Covering the vintages 2001-2022...
By Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW Last updated
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Decanter’s top tips for buying Rioja
The inside track for uncovering value Rioja...
By Sarah Jane Evans MW Last updated
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Six icon wines from Rioja
Six Rioja wines that stand the test of time...
By Simon Field MW Published
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What’s the appeal of Rioja?
A calamitous first visit turned into a love affair...
By Sarah Jane Evans MW Published
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White Rioja: Panel tasting results
Impressive results for Rioja's white wines...
By Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW Published
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Rioja’s best wine bars
These top venues showcase both local dishes and wines from the region...
By Yolanda Ortiz de Arri Izarra Published
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A world of flavour in Rioja
Food and wine pairings to explore...
By Fiona Beckett Published
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Rioja by numbers
News, events and initiatives that celebrate Rioja wine...
By Julie Sheppard Published
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Exploring Rioja: Something for every wine tourist
Our guide to the variety on offer in the region...
By Yolanda Ortiz de Arri Izarra Published
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Rioja Alavesa: Six names to know and the wines to buy
David Williams profiles six producers making a difference in the area...
By David Williams Last updated
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Ramón Bilbao: Producer profile plus 18 wines tasted and rated
Discover an innovator in Rioja...
By Simon Field MW Last updated
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DFWE 2023: Discovery Tasting of Remírez de Ganuza’s pioneering wines
Top wines from a Rioja pioneer...
By Julie Sheppard Last updated
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Rioja’s Bodegas Lan and nine wines rated
Rating nine of the top wines from one of Rioja's perpetually evolving star producers...
By Sarah Jane Evans MW Last updated
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Telmo Rodríguez: Interview plus Remelluri’s new single-origin Riojas tasted
Richard Woodard talks to the world-renowned winemaker...
By Richard Woodard Published
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2004 and 2005 Rioja: Panel tasting results
The results from a 53-wine panel tasting...
By Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW Last updated
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Spanish Verdejo: panel tasting results
See which wines impressed the judges the most...
By Beth Willard Last updated
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Quality Rioja 2010: Panel tasting results
These wines impressed our panel...
By Simon Field MW Last updated
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Rioja’s next generation: The talented winemakers to look out for
Fintan Kerr profiles some of the talented producers who are making waves in the region...
By Fintan Kerr Last updated
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First taste: New vintages of Cirsion and Roda
Seven new releases including Roda I Riserva 2018...
By Richard Woodard Published
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New Rioja split increases tension in region
Tensions rise in dispute over decision-making...
By Barnaby Eales Published
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Rioja with food: Perfect pairings
Four classic local recipes that cry out for a decent bottle of Rioja on the side...
By Fiona Beckett Last updated
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Place de Bordeaux March 2023 releases: from 100-point Napa to Italian gems
See our top-scoring wines and read about several debuts...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Rioja 2000 – 2021: Drink now or keep?
How long to keep your Rioja for, from 2000 to 2021...
By Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW Last updated
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Built to last: The wonders of Rioja’s old wines with tasting notes from 1890
Why great vintages are made for the long haul...
By Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW Published
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Regional profile: Rioja Oriental
This previously misunderstood region is at last getting the recognition it deserves...
By Sarah Jane Evans MW Published
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Rioja’s village wines: The names to know and bottles to seek out
New legislation is shining a light on the region’s varied villages...
By Sarah Jane Evans MW Published
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Rioja £20-£40: Red Rioja panel tasting results
Our experts taste 105 wines in the ‘sweet spot’ price band for quality and value...
By Sarah Jane Evans MW Last updated
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Expert’s choice: Graciano, Mazuelo & Maturana
The growing popularity of wines made with Graciano, Mazuelo and Maturana...
By Amaya Cervera Published
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Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW: ‘Rioja is not a type of wine. It is a whole wine country’
Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW on Rioja’s renewed energy...
By Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW Published
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Rioja’s investment potential
Chris Mercer explores whether Rioja is growing its secondary market presence...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Where to stay in Rioja
A selection of impressive and varied accommodation options in Rioja...
By Yolanda Ortiz de Arri Izarra Published
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Rioja gran reserva: my top 20
Sarah Jane Evans MW’s selection...
By Sarah Jane Evans MW Last updated