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VISIT RIOJA
About the size of the state of Delaware, Rioja is nestled between mountain ranges in north-central
Spain, surrounding the fertile course of the Ebro River.
There is nothing like a visit to Rioja and its three sub-regions, Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Baja.
There you can learn how Riojan vintners ensure vibrant blends and top-quality wines by taking
advantage of each sub-region’s unique characteristics. Rioja offers its rich history to both the traveling
and virtual tourist along with world-class architecture from yesterday and today.
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FACT SHEET: THREE REGIONS
Traditionally, Rioja wines have used a blend of grapes from all three sub-regions. The differences in
altitude, soil types and climate add up to ensure that every Rioja vintage is crafted from the highest
quality grapes, selected from vineyards in the most successful and productive areas. Today, many
wineries are also bottling single-vineyard wines, taking advantage of Rioja’s microclimates and varying
soil types to produce unique wines with a distinctive character.
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Rioja Alta is the westernmost of La Rioja’s
three sub-areas. It is influenced by the Atlantic
Ocean’s climate and is relatively dry, with a
high elevation. The soil in Rioja Alta is rich in
iron, limestone and clay, along with nutrients
deposited in the region by the tributaries of the
Ebro River. Rioja Alta is known for producing
full-bodied wines with a medium alcohol
content that are suitable for aging in oak
casks, forming the basis of most red Riojas.
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Rioja Baja is the hottest and driest area
of Rioja, and is strongly influenced by the
Mediterranean climate. It is relatively low in
elevation, compared to Rioja Alta and Alavesa,
and its soil is mostly gravelly. Rioja Baja
produces red wine with a higher alcohol
content and is known for its fine rosé wines
as well.
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Rioja Alavesa has the highest elevation out
of the three sub-regions, and is known for its
distinctive chalky soil and sloping landscape.
It is influenced mainly by the climate of the
Atlantic, but draws some moisture and heat
out of the lower-lying Mediterranean lands to
the east. Rioja Alavesa is known for lighter
colored, aromatic wines, but also produces
many red wines with an alcohol content and
acidity suitable for aging.
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