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Top Riojas to enjoy this winter
Spanish bottles to buy and try...
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Spanish red wines for Christmas: no expense spared
The absolute best Spanish reds you can buy...
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Rioja’s rising stars: the winemakers to watch out for
The bright talents to look out for...
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Expert’s choice: White Rioja
A selection of white Rioja chosen by Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW...
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Bordeaux meets Rioja: report on a special tasting
See the nine Spanish wine higlights...
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La Rioja Alta expands with ‘artisanal vineyard’ deals
La Rioja Alta buys old vines in effort to further improve quality...
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Reviving Rioja’s old vine heritage
A look at this history and current day situation of Rioja's old vines...
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New-wave Rioja: panel tasting results
73 wines tasted ands rated...
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The white Rioja renaissance
These 20 top barrel-matured whites show clearly how Rioja’s winemakers are placing an increased emphasis on rediscovering the capacity of their grapes to produce wines of impressive character and excellent value
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Rioja vintage guide 2000-2020: drink now or wait?
Want to know which Rioja bottles to open? Here is the lowdown on how long to keep your reservas and gran reservas from the last 20 years.
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First single-vineyard Rioja sparkling wine released
Bodegas Valdemar in the village of Oyón in Rioja has released the first sparkling wine in the region to be produced with the new single-vineyard certification...
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The wines that made Rioja famous: panel tasting results
The results show consistent quality for wine drinkers...
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Investing in Spanish wine: a market waiting in the wings
There’s good action among collectors, but the investment focus remains on the two Ribera del Duero big-hitters
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Viñedo Singular: panel tasting results
The first Decanter tasting of its kind, both reds and whites performed very well.
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Remírez de Ganuza: Contemporary Rioja built to last
Write-up with tasting notes and masterclass video...
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The diversity of Rioja in six wines
Say the word Rioja and most wine drinkers think of a mellow, traditional red. But update that image: Rioja is now increasingly varied and innovative, with new techniques, terroirs and wine styles making their mark.
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Who’s who in Rioja wine: people to know
Key influencers to know in Rioja...
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Garnacha is on a roll in Rioja: 10 wines to try
Why it's an exciting time for Garnacha in Rioja...
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Investing in Rioja: a fine wine market taking off
Looking at the past and future of the fine wine market for Rioja...
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Ageability in Rioja: 2001 & 2010
Drink or keep? Comparing the excellent 2001 and 2010 vintages...
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My favourite Riojas: sommelier picks
If sommeliers had to pick just one bottle of Rioja for their restaurant lists, what would it be? Experts from top establishments around the world share their favourite choice.
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What’s hot in Rioja
The dynamic changes happening in the region...
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Five great Rioja vintages to drink now
A selection of 15 wines spanning five different vintages all drinking well today...
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First taste: Alvaro Palacios 2020 new releases
Sarah Jane Evans MW tastes and rates the new vintages
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Great value Rioja with high scores: 12 to try
'Rioja makes the best-value fine wines in the world'...
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Best new Spanish wines: 18 to try
Varied and dynamic winemaking steeped in tradition...
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Travel guide: Plan a Rioja cycling tour
Ewan MacCormick maps a cyclist’s ideal route and shares key stops along the way
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Comparing Roda I and Cirsion Riojas plus new releases tasted
With reviews of the latest releases and older vintages...
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R. López de Heredia: profiling the iconic Rioja bodega
The lowdown on one of Rioja's most iconic wineries
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Single-vineyard Rioja – is the new category working?
Tim Atkin MW rates Spain's best single-vineuard wines
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Rioja gran reserva: Panel tasting results
Rioja gran reserva can be a confusing category, but it does deliver consistent quality and is an accessible starting point for those who want to learn about aged wines.
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10 great Rioja crianza wines to try
Affordable and accessible, Rioja crianzas offer great value for money and plenty of drinking pleasure.
