Great value Rioja with high scores: 12 to try
'Rioja makes the best-value fine wines in the world'...
Spain
Key regions: Rioja | Ribera del Duero | Rías Baixas | Priorat
Two of the most widely grown grapes in Spain are Garnacha and Tempranillo.
There are many other grapes grown here though, from Carignan to Chardonnay.
It’s traditional to age Spanish wines for a long time in oak barrels. Many wines in Spain are defined by their ageing criteria, based on the minimum length of time the wine is aged in both barrel and bottle.
These include Joven, Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva.
Latest Spanish wine content:
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Best new Spanish wines: 18 to try
Varied and dynamic winemaking steeped in tradition...
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Expert's choice: Spanish rosé
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Travel guide: Plan a Rioja cycling tour
Ewan MacCormick maps a cyclist’s ideal route and shares key stops along the way
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Exploring Jumilla
In association with DO Jumilla.
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Why DO Utiel-Requena?
In partnership with the DO Utiel-Requena.
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Full-bodied Spanish red wines: 10 top bottles worth seeking out
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Utiel-Requena: leading the way in Bobal research
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The red wines of Jumilla
In association with DO Jumilla.
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Utiel-Requena: Organic Champions
In partnership with the DO Utiel-Requena.
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Comparing Roda I and Cirsion Riojas plus new releases tasted
With reviews of the latest releases and older vintages...
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Bobal wines: panel tasting results
Producing fresh, fruity reds and rosés in a variety of styles, Spain’s Bobal grape is ready to step into the spotlight.
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R. López de Heredia: profiling the iconic Rioja bodega
The lowdown on one of Rioja's most iconic wineries
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Single-vineyard Rioja - is the new category working?
Tim Atkin MW rates Spain's best single-vineuard wines
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Spain's Cariñena resurgence plus the top 20 buys
Characterful wines with true local identity...
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Somontano: regional profile plus 10 top wines worth seeking out
Discover this exciting DO just 90 minutes from Zaragoza
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Expert's Choice: Premium Spanish sparkling wines
Top 18 Spanish sparking wines
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Rioja gran reserva: Panel tasting results
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Dominio de Pingus: producer profile and latest releases tasted
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Barbadillo releases rare old Reliquia Sherries
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10 great Rioja crianza wines to try
Affordable and accessible, Rioja crianzas offer great value for money and plenty of drinking pleasure.
