1985- Strengthening Quality Control

Quality control in Rioja became even stronger in 1985, when the Rioja Regulatory Council implemented a rigorous classification system to further ensure consistent quality across all Rioja wines.

Documented Control

• Notification of harvest start.
• Declaration and control of production.
• Passing the qualification process.
• Use of guarantee seals on bottles.
  

Physical Control

• Traceability.
• Wine-volume assessment.
• Chemical and organoleptic analysis.
• Control of wine movements and seals.