THERE’S not a week goes by that I don’t refer to my well-worn bible, simply called Wine Grapes. Within its 1,200 pages is the ...

Master of wine Sarah Jane Evans once said that white Rioja could be “a contender for the wine world’s most improved performer.” While Rioja in northern Spain is best known for its reds, ...

For white wines in Rioja, the minimum ageing period is 2 years, with at least 6 months in casks. Gran Reserva Wines Selected ...

It's still most associated with Spain, notably the Rioja and Ribera del Duero regions. It is also widely grown in Portugal, where it's known as Tinta Roriz. There are some notable plantings in ...

Rioja's Riches: Traditional Blends & Modern Single Varietals with Jesús Madrazo of Contino What does each grape variety contribute to Rioja's red blends? What is Graciano like when bottled solo? Join ...