Spanish wine has been heading into the future in something of the same way that Spanish food has, though not at the same torrid pace. As with food, the “faults” Spanish winemakers have needed to ...

Winemaker Telmo Rodríguez, the founder of Bodega Lanzaga in Rioja, believed Spain had erred it its ways—to the detriment of its wine. In a quest to create a cohesive character when the Rioja ...

Rioja’s identity has long been tied to American oak. Now French oak, concrete, and amphorae are reshaping the region. Contributor. Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights.

When wine lovers hear the name Rioja the first thing that most likely comes to mind is an aged red made from the Tempranillo grape. That image would not be wrong; 86% of the wine produced in this ...

In the historic Rioja region of northern Spain, wine is more than a product—it’s the lifeblood of its people, a heritage cultivated over centuries and passed down with pride. This year marks the ...

Even a wine region as successful as Rioja is considering removing vineyards in a bid to bring down the future supply of grapes. We consider why this might be desirable. Rioja has more than 66,000 ...

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Shipments of Rioja wine rose more than 4% in 2024, helped by increased exports to the UK and the US. Figures from the Spanish wine region's control board showed export volumes to four of the five ...

LOGROÑO, Spain, Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rioja, one of the world's most celebrated wine regions, capped its 100th anniversary with a spectacular Centennial Celebration that brought together 70 ...

The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. New styles of red rioja offer more fruity, less aggressively oaky notes, ...