Most Rioja wines are normally the result of the harmonious combination, in varying proportions, of the different varieties cultivated in the Appellation, and from the different subzones within it.
These wines have good aromatic complexity, are fresh and of medium body, with balanced structure, good backbone and an excellent bouquet.

 

Red Wines

 

Classic wines, bright colour, fresh, penetrating aroma, light on the palate and of medium alcohol content. In these, Tempranillo is the variety predominantly used.

 

Rosé Wines

 

Very light, fresh on the palate and with strong fragrance. Bright pink in colour and of medium alcoholic strength. In these wines, Garnacha is the predominant variety.

 

White Wines

 

Greenish-yellow colour, fairly pale, fine aroma, light and not very high alcoholic strength. In these wines, Viura is the predominant grape variety.

 

 

 

Depending on the ageing process undergone, the following categories of wine are established for Rioja wines:


Young Wines

 

Wines in their first or second year, which keep their initial characteristics of freshness and fruit flavour.

 

Crianza Wines

 

Wines which are at least in their third year, having spent at least one year in the cask and a few months in the bottle. For white wines, the minimum length of cask ageing is 6 months.

 

Reserva Wines

 

Selected wines of the best vintages, which due to their excellent potential, have been aged for 3 years, with at least one year in the oak. In the case of white wines, this period of ageing is two years, with at least six months in casks.

 

Gran Reserva Wines

 

Selected wines from exceptional vintages which have spent at least two years in oak casks and 3 years in the bottle. In white wines, this period of ageing is 4 years, of which at least 6 months are spent in the cask.

 

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