Discover the top 100 best red wines of Rioja Alavesa of Rioja Alavesa as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Rioja Alavesa and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Northwest sub-region of DOCa Rioja in the Basque Country (Álava), on altitude slopes sheltered to the north by the Sierra de Cantabria. Tempranillo signature red king: fine and fresh with signature notes of red cherry, raspberry, plum, sweet vanilla (American oak aging), tobacco and spice hint, fine tannins and elegant palate — airy style, among the finest of Rioja. Clay-limestone soils. Traditional carbonic maceration for young wines (cosechero), gourmand.
Structured, deep reds with an ink-dark robe, firm tannins and a dense palate of intense blackfruit (blackberry, blackcurrant), black cherry, violet, spices, black pepper, Mediterranean herbs and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential; adds structure and length to blends. Essential component of great Rioja DOCa and Navarra DO reds, also as an identity single varietal. Native Spanish grape, signature of Riojan finesse.
red wines from the region of Rioja Alavesa go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef with panang curry (red curry), lamb roast with lavender or marinated veal skewers with herbs.
On the nose in the region of Rioja Alavesa often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, earthy or blackberry. In the mouth in the region of Rioja Alavesa is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
