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Rioja wine region

What we’ve been drinking (12 October)

At Decanter we all love our wine, and every week members of the Decanter team - from editorial assistant to publishing director - tell us what they've been enjoying at home and when they go out...

By Decanter Staff Last updated 12 October 15
Find out who received the 2015 ‘Best of Wine Tourism Awards’ from Bilbao|Rioja

Three outstanding wine tourism projects were honored on October 9 at the 12th annual ‘Best Of Wine Tourism awards ceremony held at the University of Deusto in Bilbao.

By Decanter Staff Last updated 18 September 15
Faustino releases Rioja Chardonnay

Rioja bodega Faustino is the first large-scale producer to make a white Rioja using Chardonnay in the blend alongside Viura.

By John Radford Last updated 12 August 15
Rioja 2013 vintage declared ‘good’

A difficult 2013 growing season has culminated in the Rioja DOCa council describing the vintage as 'good', the worst official rating for a decade.

By Chris Mercer Last updated 11 August 15
Delicate, pale…Rioja?

Pale, light and delicate, with an elegant freshness and fruity flavour… Ramón Bilbao Rosé is not a traditional Rioja - it is today’s Rioja.

By Decanter Staff Last updated 11 August 15

DWWA 2014 Regional Trophy: Red Rioja over £15

This year's Decanter World Wine Awards Regional Trophy for Red Rioja over £15 went to Marqués de Terán, Seleción Especial, Rioja 2011 (14%)

By Decanter Staff Last updated 11 August 15
Rioja winemaker swaps oak for chestnut

Rioja producer Oscar Tobia is experimenting with alternatives to oak barrels for ageing and plans to release a blended white wine partially matured in chestnut and ash.

By Chris Mercer Last updated 11 August 15
New Rioja president targets rise in exports

Spain's financial crisis means Rioja must redouble efforts to find drinkers abroad, the new president of the region’'s ruling council has said.

By Chris Mercer Last updated 7 August 15
Red Rioja over £10

And the winner is...

By John Radford Last updated 7 August 15
Former King of Spain opens new tasting rooms at Marques de Murrieta

By Chris Mercer Last updated 25 June 15
1970 vintage guide for Spain Rioja

By Decanter Staff Last updated 17 June 15

Spain loses ‘Rioja’ name battle with Argentina

Spain has lost its 12-year battle with Argentina over use of the name La Rioja.

By Adam Lechmere Last updated 27 May 15
Spain and Portugal begin harvest after ‘difficult’ year

High temperatures in August and September have led to an early harvest across Spain.

By Patricia Langton Last updated 27 May 15
Fire destroys Rioja bodega

A devastating fire has entirely destroyed Rioja's Bodegas Señorio de Villarrica.

By Decanter Staff Last updated 27 May 15