The best wines of Rioja Alta

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

Top wines of Rioja Alta by region

Looking for a good wine of Rioja Alta of Rioja among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Rioja Alta. 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 Alta with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Rioja Alta

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Rioja Alta

Red wines from the region of Rioja Alta go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of boles de picolat (catalan meatballs), lamb tagine with peppers and artichoke bottoms or veal with cream and mushrooms.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Rioja Alta

On the nose the red wine of the region of Rioja Alta. often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Rioja Alta. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Rioja Alta

  • 1973With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 1954With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 1978With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 1981With an average score of 4.53/5
  • 1975With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1987With an average score of 4.40/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Rioja Alta

  • Tempranillo
  • Garnacha
  • Mazuelo
  • Graciano
  • Viura

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Rioja Alta

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

Discovering the wine region of Rioja Alta

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.

Great white wines of Rioja Alta

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Rioja Alta

White wines from the region of Rioja Alta go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of gari (cassava flour) with shrimps (africa), tuna, tomato and olive cake or céteaux (la rochelle).

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Rioja Alta

On the nose the white wine of the region of Rioja Alta. often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, pineapple or cream and sometimes also flavors of cherry, grapefruit or oaky. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Rioja Alta. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Rioja Alta

  • 1976With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 1973With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1964With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1981With an average score of 4.48/5
  • 1997With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1991With an average score of 4.38/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Rioja Alta

  • Viura
  • Tempranillo Blanco
  • Malvasia
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Verdejo

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Rioja Alta

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Discover the grape variety: Mazuelo

Full-bodied, tannic reds with a dark ruby robe, firm tannins and a dense palate with preserved acidity, showing signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), spice, pepper, Mediterranean garrigue and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential, contributing structure and acidity to great Riojan reds. A traditional component of Rioja DOCa blends with Tempranillo. The Spanish synonym for Carignan, a Mediterranean variety originating in Aragon.

Great pink wines of Rioja Alta

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Rioja Alta

Pink wines from the region of Rioja Alta go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of beef goulash, moroccan tagine with lamb and cardoons or beef stew.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Rioja Alta

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Rioja Alta. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, earth or non oak and sometimes also flavors of microbio, vegetal or oak.

The best vintages in pink wine of Rioja Alta

  • 2007With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1997With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.30/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Rioja Alta

  • Tempranillo
  • Viura
  • Garnacha
  • Mazuelo
  • Garnacha Tinta

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Rioja Alta

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Discover the grape variety: Garnacha

Generous, warm reds with an evolving ruby robe, smooth tannins and an ample palate, showing intense aromas of ripe red fruits (cherry, candied raspberry), garrigue, dry herbs, spices, liquorice and sun-drenched notes. Also in luscious rosés and sweet wines (Banyuls). Absolute star of Priorat DOQ, pillar of Rioja DOCa, Garnacha de Aragón, Campo de Borja DO, Calatayud DO and Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC. Aragonese autochthonous variety, one of the most planted worldwide.

Great sweet wines of Rioja Alta

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Rioja Alta

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

The best vintages in sweet wine of Rioja Alta

  • 2017With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.73/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Rioja Alta

  • Viura

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Rioja Alta

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

    The word of the wine: Cellar

    A place for storing and ageing wines in bottles. This term designates both the cellar of a private individual and that of a restaurant. It is also a store dedicated to the retail sale of wine.

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