ENJOY THE FRESH FEELING OF SPRING TO THE FULLEST. MEET THE PAIRINGS THAT BRING THE BEST OUT OF SEASONAL MOMENTS, FROM OUTDOOR GATHERINGS TO FARMERS’ MARKET VISITS.

Discover Rioja wines that capture spring in a glass, spanning across lighter reds, vibrant rosés, and refreshing whites.

Art night with Spring seasonal pairings from Rioja

ART NIGHTS WITH LIGHTER RIOJA REDS



When the spring weather is still working its way to warm, that’s the perfect time to get your creative (and grape) juices flowing. Whether you enjoy a relaxing night of sketching or a painting party with friends, these three shades of Rioja reds will make excellent collaborators.


To become even more of a virtuoso, you can be sommelier of the season. By taking the Rioja Wine Academy’s free online courses, you’ll discover the true range of artistic potential, learning the influence of terroir, grape varieties, techniques, and more.

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FEATURED WINES:

Beronia Crianza
Lan Crianza
LAN Crianza
Campo Viejo Garnacha
Campo Viejo Garnacha

FARMERS’ MARKET PAIRINGS + RIOJA ROSÉS



Nothing hits the spot like strolling through a farmers’ market on a spring morning, other than enjoying these pairings on a spring evening. A lot of what you can find at a farmers’ market will pair perfectly with these three handpicked bottles.

Here are our top pairings for farmers’ market foods…


  • Fresh asparagus

  • Strawberries

  • Spring peas

  • Soft cheeses

  • Rustic bread

  • Fresh herbs

  • Olive tapenade

FEATURED WINES:

Flor de Muga Rosé
Flor de Muga Rosé
Faustino Rosé
Sierra Cantabria Rosé
Sierra Cantabria Rosé


SIMPLE SPRING CRUDITÉ PLATTER + RIOJA WHITES



Serve a combination that will keep you coming back for more this season. When enjoyed alongside these Rioja whites, this easy-to-make crudité platter is a hard-to-resist appetizer for any spring gathering.

Brimming with fresh, colorful spring vegetables, this platter pairs perfectly with Rioja’s elegantly dry sauvignon blancs, mildly acidic Viuras, and beautifully matured Reserva Blancos.

Here’s all you need to put this platter together…


  • Sliced radishes (For more color, use different varieties.)

  • Whole baby carrots, or regular carrots sliced in quarters/halves

  • Snap peas

  • Cauliflower

  • Broccoli

  • Radicchio

  • Hummus or green goddess dressing for dipping

  • Whole crackers, or a baguette sliced into dippable rounds

FEATURED WINES:

Coto de Imaz Reserva Blanco
Coto de Imaz Reserva Blanco
Hacienda El Ternero Viura Blanco
Hacienda El Ternero Viura Blanco
Marqués de Riscal Sauvignon Blanc
Marqués de Riscal Sauvignon Blanc

SPRING ENTERTAINING IDEAS

On top of having art nights with friends, you have so many other ways to make the most of being a host this season. Here are more reasons to bring everyone together, catch up, and raise a glass of something remarkable.

These are the gatherings that pair perfectly with springtime…

  • Backyard brunches
  • Patio dinners
  • Garden parties
  • A laid-back Easter get-together

Come Back for Next Season

More Seasonal Pairings are to come. We can’t wait for you to see the combinations we’ve curated for summer. With each season comes moments that pair well with a pour of Rioja. 

 

Have a lovely spring, and stay tuned for summer pairings.

 

Bring the Taste of Spring to Your Table

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