The best wines of Rioja Alavesa

Discover the best wines of Rioja Alavesa of Rioja as well as the best winemakers of Rioja Alavesa and estates of Rioja Alavesa to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Rioja Alavesa and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Rioja Alavesa by region

Looking for a good wine of Rioja Alavesa of Rioja among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Rioja Alavesa. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Rioja Alavesa with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Rioja Alavesa

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Rioja Alavesa

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 autumn beef bourguignon, lamb crumble with oregano and feta cheese or duck breast with red fruits.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Rioja Alavesa

On the nose the red wine of 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 the red wine of the region of Rioja Alavesa. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Rioja Alavesa

  • 2000With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1996With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1995With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.26/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.26/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.20/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Rioja Alavesa

  • Tempranillo
  • Graciano
  • Mazuelo
  • Viura
  • Garnacha
  • Monastrell

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Rioja Alavesa

A wine route planned in the region of Rioja Alavesa? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Rioja Alavesa.

Discovering the wine region of Rioja Alavesa

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.

Great white wines of Rioja Alavesa

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Rioja Alavesa

White wines from the region of Rioja Alavesa go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of sautéed squid with parsley, happy new year bites or baked sea bass fillets.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Rioja Alavesa

On the nose the white wine of the region of Rioja Alavesa. often reveals types of flavors of peach, minerality or honey and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or microbio. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Rioja Alavesa. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Rioja Alavesa

  • 2010With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.83/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.82/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Rioja Alavesa

  • Viura
  • Malvasia
  • Garnacha Blanca
  • Moscato

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Rioja Alavesa

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Discover the grape variety: Moscato

Sweet, lightly sparkling aromatic whites with a pale golden hue, a supple palate and preserved acidity, with intense signature aromas of muscat, rose, orange blossom, white peach, candied citrus, honey, sage and explosive muscat notes. Low alcohol, indulgent profile. Absolute star of Moscato d'Asti DOCG and Asti Spumante DOCG in Piedmont. Italian name for the muscat family (Moscato Bianco = muscat blanc à petits grains), Piedmontese signature.

Great pink wines of Rioja Alavesa

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Rioja Alavesa

Pink wines from the region of Rioja Alavesa go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of beef and spice stuffed peppers, original mafé with okra or ham with leek fondue.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Rioja Alavesa

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Rioja Alavesa. often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, red fruit or black fruit.

The best vintages in pink wine of Rioja Alavesa

  • 2019With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.65/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Rioja Alavesa

  • Tempranillo
  • Viura

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Rioja Alavesa

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Discover the grape variety: Viura

Crisp, structured dry whites with a pale golden color, ample palate and preserved acidity, offering citrus (lemon, grapefruit), white flowers (acacia, orange blossom), yellow fruits (pear, peach), apple and mineral notes. Fine barrel-ageing and cellaring potential (evolving Riojan whites). Star of Rioja DOCa whites as the primary white grape; also essential in Catalan Cava DO. Spanish synonym for macabeo in Rioja.

Great sweet wines of Rioja Alavesa

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Rioja Alavesa

Sweet wines from the region of Rioja Alavesa go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Rioja Alavesa

  • Viura

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Rioja Alavesa

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    The word of the wine: Acidity

    When present without excess, acidity contributes to the balance of the wine, giving it freshness and nervousness. But when it is very high, it becomes a defect, giving it a biting and green character. On the other hand, if it is insufficient, the wine is soft.

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