Rioja, Spain’s Most Celebrated Wine Region!
The wines of rioja…
The people of Rioja have been producing wine for over 1,000 years – it is the very fabric and fiber of the Riojan people. The wines they produce are an extension of themselves, and wine and food lie at the very heart of the Riojan culture. Riches are measured in the quality of wines, in mealtime, and in the company one keeps. To break bread and share wine in good company with laughter and cheer is the cornerstone of life in Rioja.
Most Riojas are red wines, produced primarily from the Tempranillo grape, although the region does produce both white and rosé wines. Tempranillo is native to Rioja and expresses itself with aromas and flavors of red cherry, plum, dark berry and spice. Some Riojas are fresh and unoaked (young wines) though most spend time aging (Crianzas, Reservas, and Gran Reservas) in oak barrels and bottles. Historically, Rioja is known for producing elegant wines that eschew high alcohol and heaviness in favor of juicy but restrained styles that are balanced with bright acidity and well-integrated tannins.
A vuestra salud!
Win a trip for two to rioja, spain! (Ended)
As the world slowly settles back to normal, let’s dream about travel and a visit Rioja! With 2000 years of unparalleled winemaking history, Rioja achieved the highest recognition in all of Spain.
The regulatory Council of Denomicación de Origen Calificada Rioja and us here at JAK’s Beer, Wine and Spirits invite you to enter for a chance to win a trip for two to explore Spain’s most celebrated wine region and enjoy the delicious, complex wines of Rioja.