Top 100 red wines of La Rioja
Discover the top 100 best red wines of La Rioja as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of La Rioja and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of La Rioja
Wine province of northwest Argentina, historical cradle of national viticulture at over 1,100 m altitude. Torrontés Riojano signature as king white: aromatic and expressive with signature notes of rose, jasmine, white peach, citrus and a musky touch, dry yet round palate — the most expressive of Argentina's three Torrontés, cousin of Muscat. Also dense Malbec, spicy Syrah, supple Bonarda, firm Cabernet. Dry sunny continental climate, drip irrigation.
Discover the grape variety: Malbec
Deep, velvety reds with an intense purple colour, showing aromas of blackberry, black plum, violet, cocoa and gentle spice. Round tannins, fleshy palate, peppery length. Star of Cahors AOC (Côt, Auxerrois) in France and the absolute signature of Mendoza, Argentina (Uco Valley, Luján de Cuyo). A French South-West variety that became the Argentine emblem after its post-phylloxera decline.
Food and wine pairing with a red wine of La Rioja
red wines from the region of La Rioja go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of roast beef with garlic, simple chinese noodle soup or sausage and vegetable risotto with cookéo.
