Rioja Alavesa: Quick Guide

Rioja Alavesa is the smallest of Rioja’s 3 wine-producing regions. Its primary variety is Tempranillo. Rioja Alavesa has 21% of Rioja vineyards. Where Is Rioja Alavesa? Rioja Alavesa sits in the northernmost part of the Rioja DOCa, but isn’t actually part of La Rioja. Instead, Rioja Alavea is part of Pais Vasco. Rioja Alavesa Geography […]

8 Types of Red Spanish Wine to Try Tonight

If you’ve recently discovered Spanish wine, or are just starting to decant this historic wine producing country, then you’re in for a treat!  Famous types of Spanish red wine include Rioja, Priorat, Ribera del Duero, which are regions and wines. Mencía, Bobal, Monastrell, Mazuelo, and Listán Negro are delicious Spanish red wine grapes. Red Spanish […]

Exploring Priorat Red Wines

Tucked away in the northeast corner of Spain, Priorat boasts an ancient wine-growing culture rooted in Catalunya’s history.  Priorat red wine blends use Garnacha Tinta and Samsó (Cariñena), producing high alcohol, deep, rich red wines with red fruit, black fruit, and spice. Priorat employs the “Els Noms de la Terra” classification system, featuring five wine […]