Rioja Masters: Discovering Spain’s Finest Winemaking Region

What’s so special about this two-hundred-and-ten square mile territory? Well, not only is it the birthplace of the Spanish language, but it just so happens to produce some of the finest wines in the world.

Widely considered one of the top five global wine regions, Rioja encompasses an area with a myriad of terroirs and styles. With nearly eight hundred wineries in total, the region is divided into three distinct zones. Each town and terroir has its own distinct personality and unique wines to discover. Many of these are red wines aged in American oak and sourced from the native tempranillo grape.

Do you want to know what food pairings work best? Do you want to know how to choose the perfect wine just by looking at the label? Watch Rioja Masters and discover all the secrets kept in Rioja.

Episode 5: Sustainability as Tradition

Rioja wine is considered the best in the world, and the best for the world. Through traditional practices and new techniques, we work hard to respect and protect our thriving environment. Learn about our commitment to sustainability and how we’re using new technology and production techniques to move beyond organic, and toward biodynamic.

Become a Certified Rioja Master!

Join wine professionals and Rioja enthusiasts from across the globe, and become a Rioja expert through the Rioja Wine Academy! This educational program offers free courses and assessments that allow you to dig deeper into Spain’s finest winemaking region.

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