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FLAVOURS OF LA RIOJA
Wine, the liquid soul of La Rioja
To speak of La Rioja is to speak of wine. In each
bottle, a landscape is enclosed: the clay, limestone,
or stony soils, the contrast between the Atlantic and
Mediterranean climates, and the wise hand of those
who work the vines. Here, wine is not just a drink: it is
culture, memory, and collective pride.
In the Qualified Designation of Origin Rioja (DOCa
Rioja), authorised red and white varieties are cultiva-
ted in the sub-zones of Rioja Alta and Rioja Orien-
tal. In this winemaking territory, the vineyard sets the
rhythm of daily life and defines a heritage that has
grown; wineries, landscapes, and age-old knowledge
form a shared identity that continues to evolve without
losing its essence.
The winemaking wealth of Rioja is sustained by this
heritage of varieties that define its identity and diversi-
ty. The red grapes, with Tempranillo as their emblem,
yield balanced, elegant wines with great ageing po-
tential, while the white grapes, increasingly recogni-
sed, bring freshness, aromatic complexity, and new
possibilities for expression. This balance between
tradition and renewal keeps the prestige of Rioja ali-
ve and reinforces its role as a global benchmark for
Spanish wine.
Viña Tondonia Winery in the station neighborhood of Haro
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