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: Merlot
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
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 boles de picolat (catalan meatballs), pumpkin and courgette lasagne or rack of lamb in a salt crust.
