Rioja

Rioja is Spain's most celebrated wine region, located in the north of the country in the autonomous community of La Rioja. It is bordered by the Basque Country, Navarra and Aragón, and is home to some of the country's most iconic wines. Rioja has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Roman Empire. The region was officially founded in 1925, and is now one of the most famous and respected wine regions in the world.

Rioja is best known for its red wines, which are made from a blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo grapes. White wines are also produced in the region, and are made from a blend of Viura, Malvasía and Garnacha Blanca grapes. The wines of Rioja are known for their complexity and elegance, and are often aged in oak barrels, followed by bottle maturation for several years before being released.

Rioja is home to some of the most famous and respected wineries in the world, including Bodegas Muga, Bodegas Lopez de Heredia and Bodegas Marques de Riscal.

Bodegas Marques de Riscal won the competition of the worlds best vineyard, confirming its high quality.