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.
Supple, sun-drenched reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and moderate acidity, with intense aromas of ripe red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, candied cherry), garrigue (thyme, bay), white pepper, kirsch and soft spice. Ample, warm palate. Absolute pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Gigondas, Côtes-du-Rhône, Tavel rosé, Priorat DOQ, Rioja (as Garnacha) and star of naturally sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Autochthonous Mediterranean variety from Aragon.
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 fondue with broth, doner kebab or bites of cheese.
