Rioja
Merħba f'La Rioja!
Spain: A passion for wine, culture & nature
Many things make Rioja unique. However, this northern Spanish province is world-famous for its Tempranillo red wines: Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa, and Rioja Oriental. Or in other words: classic, fresh, and fruity. Just like its world-famous wines, the region itself is also split into three parts: the autonomous community of La Rioja, Navarre, and the Basque Country. The Ebro river flows right through the middle.
Every outdoor wish is catered for: Mediterranean forests, mountains, and clear mountain lakes invite you to go hiking, trekking, cycling, horse riding, or canoeing. And, of course, wine-tasting tours followed by a picnic. Psst, for anyone just passing through: the Way of St. James also leads through Rioja!
Calle Laurel (located in the capital Logroño) is lined with tapas shops and bars. The celebration is about enjoyment, not excess. Cocktails: not a thing! Vino: ¡Sí, por favour! Small museums and local artisans invite culture lovers to browse. For all those who want to let themselves drift: When strolling through Rioja, keep your eyes peeled for the avant-garde bodegas. A real eye-catcher.
The great wine battleEvery year on 29 June, the great wine battle takes place in Rioja. What kind of battle? Don't worry, it's even UNESCO-protected. Thousands of people take to the streets for the great wine battle. All dressed in white and armed with red wine in water pistols, bottles or hoses. Then it's "Red wine march!" and people splash each other. This is followed by eating, dancing and celebrating together.tradition and modernityRioja is Spain's oldest protected designation of origin. And anything but stagnant. The almost 600 wineries and their more than 20,000 winegrowers are constantly developing their wines. The development of new grape varieties is just one of many possibilities. In La Rioja, it rarely stops at one glass. And that's a good thing.
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Rioja
Rioja sorbet: your summer hit! Turn your favourite Rioja into a refreshing sorbet! Mix red wine, orange liqueur (or crème de mures), orange juice and brown sugar. Chill, then pop into the ice cream maker. Enjoy this unique, icy wine flavour. Perfect for hot days - ¡Salud!
