What is rioja?
Rioja · Spanish
Red wine from Spain's Rioja region, mostly Tempranillo. Crianza, reserva and gran reserva on the label mean longer aging.
What it tastes like
Cherry, plum and leather with vanilla and dill from oak. Older ones turn savory and soft.
Where you’ll see it
Spanish restaurants and tapas bars, with lamb chops, jamón and roasted meats.
Related words
- tempranillo
- grenache
- mencía