Rioja
Rioja
Spain's best-known wine region, along the Ebro in the north. Tempranillo is the grape, usually with Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo in support, and oak — traditionally American oak — is part of the signature rather than an addition to it.
Reading the label
Rioja labels state ageing, and the terms are legally defined. Joven is unaged. Crianza is a minimum of two years, one of them in barrel. Reserva is three years, one in barrel. Gran Reserva is five years, two in barrel — and is only made in vintages the estate thinks will carry it. This is the useful thing about Rioja: a bottle marked Gran Reserva has already been cellared for you by the producer.
What to expect
Traditional Rioja is savoury and oak-marked, with dried fruit and vanilla rather than fresh berry — the older tiers in particular. A newer, darker, less oaked style also exists and is usually labelled by estate rather than by ageing category. Either way, Rioja is one of the few regions where an aged bottle costs little more than a young one.
Serving
16–18°C. Crianza drinks on opening; Reserva and Gran Reserva are worth a decanter, partly for sediment.
Filters
Luis Canas, Finca El Palacio 2017 (1x75cl)
Paisajes - La Pasada 2014 (1x75cl)
Sierra Cantabria Blanco 2021 (1x75cl)
Sierra Cantabria Crianza 2020 (1x75cl)
Sierra Cantabria Garnacha 2018 (1x75cl)
Sierra Cantabria Reserva 2016 (1x75cl)
Marques De Murriteta Castillo Ygay 2011 (1x75cl)
Marques De Murrieta Dalmau 2019 (1x75cl)
Marques De Murrieta Capellania Blanco Reserva 2019 (1x75cl)
Marqués De Riscal Finca Torrea 2018 (1x75cl)
Marqués De Riscal Proximo 2020 (1x75cl)
MUGA Rioja Rosado (Garnacha, Viura) 2023 (1x75cl)
MUGA Reserva Red 375ml (Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo, Graciano) 2020 (1x37.5cl)
MUGA Reserva Red 1.5L (Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo, Graciano) 2020 (1x150cl)
MUGA Aro (Tempranillo, Graciano) 2019 (1x75cl)
MUGA/RIOJA Rioja Rosado (Garnacha, Viura) 2023 (1x75cl)
Palacios Remondo La Montesa 2019 - Magnum (1x150cl)
Palacios Remondo La Montesa 2020 (1x75cl)
Palacios Remondo La Montesa 2021 (1x75cl)
Palacios Remondo La Vendimia 2022 (1x75cl)
Palacios Remondo Placet Valtomelloso 2022 (1x75cl)
Palacios Remondo Placet Valtomelloso 2023 (1x75cl)
Palacios Remondo Propiedad 2020 (1x75cl)
Palacios Remondo Propiedad 2021 (1x75cl)
Soto de Torres altos Ibericos Crianza 2020 (1x75cl)
Marques De Riscal Baron De Chirel 2019 (1x75cl)
Marques de Caceres Rosado DOCa Rioja 2023 (1x75cl)
Marques de Caceres Reserva DOCa Rioja 2018 (1.5L) (1x150cl)
Marques de Caceres Reserva DOCa Rioja 2014 (1.5L) (1x150cl)
Marques de Caceres Reserva DOCa Rioja 2005 (1.5L) (1x150cl)
Marques de Caceres Crianza DOCa Rioja 2015 (1.5L) (1x150cl)
Marques de Caceres Generacion MC SIMOF Limited Edition 2021 (1x75cl)
Marques de Caceres Generacion MC DOCa Rioja 2021 (1x75cl)
Marques de Caceres Generacion MC DOCa Rioja 2016 (1x75cl)
Marques de Caceres Gaudium DOCa Rioja 2019 (1x75cl)
Marques de Caceres Reserva DOCa Rioja 2019 (1x75cl)
Marques de Caceres Crianza DOCa Rioja 2021 (1x75cl)
Marques de Caceres Crianza DOCa Rioja 2021 (375ml) (1x37.5cl)
Marques de Caceres Crianza DOCa Rioja 2020 (375ml) (1x37.5cl)
Marques de Caceres Satinela Blanco Semi-Dulce DOCa Rioja 2022 (1x75cl)
Marques de Caceres Satinela Blanco Semi-Dulce DOCa Rioja 2018 (1x75cl)
Marques de Caceres Antea Blanco Fermentado en Barrica DOCa Rioja 2022 (1x75cl)
MUGA Aro (Tempranillo, Graciano) 2009 (1x75cl)
MUGA Torre Muga 3L (Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Graciano) 2005 (1x300cl)
MUGA Torre Muga (Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Graciano) 2020 (1x75cl)
MUGA Prado Enea Gran Reserva 3L (Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo, Graciano) 2010 (1x300cl)
MUGA Prado Enea Gran Reserva 1.5L (Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo, Graciano) 2009 (1x150cl)
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