Spain · Continental / semi-arid
Rioja
Rioja is Spain's most storied red wine region, a blend of the traditional and the modern. The classic style — Tempranillo aged for years in American oak — produces wines with complex vanilla and coconut notes layered over strawberry and dried cherry fruit. A newer generation of winemakers is producing more fruit-forward, terroir-focused expressions in French oak or amphora.
Tasting profile
Classic Rioja Reserva: strawberry, vanilla, coconut, leather, tobacco — unmistakably Spanish. Modern styles lean into dark cherry and violet with a fresher profile.
Ageability
Gran Reserva: 15–25 years. Reserva: 8–15 years.
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