It's the smallest of Spain's 17 autonomous regions but its famous wines have made Rioja a household name throughout the world. This tiny region in the north of Spain takes its name from the Rio (river) Oja - a tributary of the mighty Ebro River which is the longest river in Spain. The fertile plains of the Ebro valley have given rise to a wine producing industry which goes back to Roman times.
Pale purple in colour. Sweet jammy fruit nose. On the palate very soft,
fresh and easy drinking with smooth tannins and cassis fruit. An excellent
weight and texture with a clean, smooth finish. (...read more
Antonio Navajas has become something of a cult winemaker in Rioja. Based in the town of Navarette, he specialises in making wine that is a cross between the traditional and the modern. This is Rioja ...read more
Bright straw-yellow colour with green tones. Fresh and expressive bouquet with floral tones. On the palate the wine is well balanced, smooth and fresh and floral and citrus tones. (Bodegas San Pedro)...read more
A deep purple colour with a complex nose of hazelnuts, blackcurrants and
mocha evolving towards red berries and violets. A well-balanced palate with
smooth tannins, and long finish of liquorice...read more
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