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Rioja wine region

Rioja sales hit new record in 2015 – figures

Demand for Crianza and Reserva fuels new record...

By Richard Woodard Published 9 February 16
Rioja: Blend it like Ramon Bilbao

By Tina Gellie Last updated 2 February 16
The best of Rioja Alavesa

By Decanter Staff Last updated 8 January 16
La Rioja Alta, S.A. celebrates 125 vintages

On July 10th 1890, five families sharing their passion for wine established La Rioja Alta, S.A. in Haro. Read about the 125 years here.

By Decanter Staff Last updated 10 November 15
The push for Rioja crus – part one

Why would you want to change a winning formula? Adam Lechmere meets a band of ‘reformers’ who dream of Rioja crus.

By Adam Lechmere Last updated 10 November 15

Rioja heading for early 2015 wine harvest

A hot and dry growing season means some Rioja wine producers expect to begin the 2015 wine harvest up to a month earlier than usual.

By Jane Anson Last updated 10 November 15
Red Rioja under £10

And the winner is...

By John Radford Last updated 16 October 15
Rioja’s Roda releases new vintage of Cirsion

Bodegas Roda, one of Rioja Alta's most renowned producers, has just launched the latest vintage of its flagship wine, the Cirsion 2010.

By Adam Lechmere Last updated 16 October 15
BILBAO-RIOJA ANNOUNCES THE 2010 ‘BEST OF’ WINERY TOURISM AWARD WINNERS

By Decanter Staff Last updated 16 October 15
International Trophy Red Spanish Varietals under £15 – Olarra, Laztana, Rioja Reserva, Spain 2010

Family-owned since its foundation in 1973, Olarra has expanded over the years, establishing a second Rioja winery, Bodegas Ondarre, and an operation in Castilla called Casa del Valle.

By Decanter Staff Last updated 16 October 15
International Trophy Red Spanish Varietals over £15 – Lan, Culmen, Rioja Reserva, Spain 2010

By Decanter Staff Last updated 16 October 15

2010 vintage guide for Spain Rioja

2010 vintage guide for Spain Rioja. Excelente! Has the potential to stand alongside 2005. Drink 2014–2024.

By Jthexton Last updated 16 October 15
1993 vintage guide for Spain Rioja

1993 vintage guide for Spain Rioja. A good but unexciting vintage which produced wines for immediate drinking.

By Decanter Staff Last updated 15 October 15
1994 vintage guide for Spain Rioja

1994 vintage guide for Spain Rioja. Splendid year with intense, slow maturing wines of great colour and depth of flavour.

By Decanter Staff Last updated 15 October 15
1995 vintage guide for Spain Rioja

1995 vintage guide for Spain Rioja. A big vintage of classic wines.

By Decanter Staff Last updated 15 October 15
1996 vintage guide for Spain Rioja

1996 vintage guide for Spain Rioja. A very good vintage though less fine than the preceding two.

By Decanter Staff Last updated 15 October 15
1997 vintage guide for Spain Rioja

1997 vintage guide for Spain Rioja. A sound but unexceptional year.

By Decanter Staff Last updated 15 October 15

1998 vintage guide for Spain Rioja

1998 vintage guide for Spain Rioja. A largely successful year with plenty of above average wines.

By Decanter Staff Last updated 15 October 15
1999 vintage guide for Spain Rioja

1999 vintage guide for Spain Rioja. Yields were down but generally quality is good.

By Decanter Staff Last updated 15 October 15
2000 vintage guide for Spain Rioja

2000 vintage guide for Spain Rioja. Officially a three-star vintage. Some made better wine than others.

By Decanter Staff Last updated 15 October 15
2001 vintage guide for Spain Rioja

2001 vintage guide for Spain Rioja. Classic Rioja wines: robust and round with balancing acidity

By Decanter Staff Last updated 15 October 15
2002 vintage guide for Spain Rioja

2002 vintage guide for Spain Rioja. Fairly broad early drinking wines

By Decanter Staff Last updated 15 October 15
2003 vintage guide for Spain Rioja

2003 vintage guide for Spain Rioja. Mixed bag, though better producers created powerful, intense and balanced wines

By Decanter Staff Last updated 15 October 15

2004 vintage guide for Spain Rioja

2004 vintage guide for Spain Rioja. Wines with high alcohol and concentrated colour and aromas ideal for ageing

By Decanter Staff Last updated 15 October 15
2005 vintage guide for Spain Rioja

2005 vintage guide for Spain Rioja. The grapes arrived in excellent health with analytical parameters which correspond to an extraordinary vintage.

By Decanter Staff Last updated 15 October 15
2006 vintage guide for Spain Rioja

2006 vintage guide for Spain Rioja. Good to very good vintage, with a moderate harvest securing good quality fruit and fresh, supple and crisp wines.

By Decanter Staff Last updated 15 October 15
2007 vintage guide for Spain Rioja

2007 vintage guide for Spain Rioja. Most consistent quality from Rioja Baja, with crisp, well-balanced, elegant wines.

By Decanter Staff Last updated 15 October 15
2008 vintage guide for Spain Rioja

2008 vintage guide for Spain Rioja. Ripe, balanced, medium-boded red wines, with bright acidity. Whites are racy with good fruit and floral flavours.

By Decanter Staff Last updated 15 October 15
2009 vintage guide for Spain Rioja

2009 vintage guide for Spain Rioja. A 'useful' vintage, probably for drinking relatively early.

By Decanter Staff Last updated 15 October 15

1973 vintage guide for Spain Rioja

By Decanter Staff Last updated 13 October 15
1986 vintage guide for Spain Rioja

By Decanter Staff Last updated 13 October 15
Spanish vintage 2001 set to be one of the greatest

The 2001 vintage in Rioja – and around Spain – is set to be as good as the greatest vintages of the 20th century.

By Decanter Staff Last updated 13 October 15