The wine region of Rioja Alavesa is located in the region of Rioja of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Artadi or the Domaine Bodegas Loli Casado produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rioja Alavesa are Tempranillo et Verdejo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rioja Alavesa often reveals types of flavors of cherry, menthol or floral and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, cigar or espresso.
In the mouth of Rioja Alavesa is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 85 estates and châteaux in the of Rioja Alavesa, producing 220 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Rioja Alavesa go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal.
The black Tempranillo is a grape variety native to Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. The black Tempranillo can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
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 salmon with cream sauce, baekenofe (alsatian meat stew) or chicken bonne femme.
