Discover the top 100 best wines of Rioja Alta of Rioja Alta as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Rioja Alta and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Western and largest sub-zone of DOCa Rioja, poor limestone soils, continental climate tempered by the Sierra Cantabria. Tempranillo is the signature red king: elegant and fresh with cherry, plum, ripe strawberry, leather, vanilla, tobacco and balsamic notes from long aging in American oak, fine tannins and lively acidity — reference for great Reserva and Gran Reserva. Juicy Garnacha, firm Mazuelo, spicy Graciano. Broad Viura white.
Traditional, structured and refined style.
Structured, aromatic dry whites with a pale golden robe, an ample palate and preserved acidity, with signature aromas of yellow fruits (pear, peach, apricot), white flowers (acacia), citrus and herbaceous notes. Fine barrel-ageing potential, a qualitative diversification among the great modern white Riojas. Grown in Rioja DOCa, authorised in 2007. A white-skinned mutation of Tempranillo discovered by chance in 1988.
