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Rioja at 100 – the final centennial tastings
Rioja ends its centenary celebrations on a high note. Non-stop heavy rain in Logroño in mid February did nothing to dampen the spirits of 150 keen tasters from all sectors...
Julia Harding MW
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An extraordinarily large and diverse tasting of Rioja put together by Tim Atkin MW yields exciting finds. Above, the La...
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Lola Palacios joins her father Álvaro Palacios in the family business of raising Spain's reputation for exceptional wines.
Álvaro Palacios...
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A Garnacha that’s redefining Rioja – and sells for as little as €10.99, $14.99 or £17.50. Above, Álvaro Palacios' La...
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The best rosés are not only refreshing while young but also have the capacity to evolve beautifully, finds Tam. Above...
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An especially impressive range from Bierzo and Priorat despite the brutally hot, dry 2022 vintage, plus an eye-opening Rioja.
Álvaro...
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For part two of this deep dive into Rioja Alavesa, Ferran focuses on the forward-looking Bideona, about which he says...
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Part one of a two-part article exploring Rioja Alavesa, this one focused on the region's history as told through an...
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Elizabeth Hecker’s book Ethos Priorat is another highlight among wine books published in 2022 (along with Andrew Jefford’s Drinking with...
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Some hand-picked Spanish answers to Grenache. Only the rosado is missing from the line-up above. See also Elusive inspiration for...
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An exciting new force in Rioja Alavesa.
From €8.60, £11.50, 15 Swiss francs
Find the Crianza
It’s always reassuring to...
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In praise of Tempranillo’s potential longevity. See more details of The Vega Sicilia extravaganza. A shorter version of this article...
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This entry to our 2022 writing competition offers an interesting perspective on sustainable viticulture in Rioja. For more great wine...
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One day last month, 600 wines were on show in London Town. How to choose?
The best portfolio tasting of...
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A rioja that delivers the whole package: delicious drinking, fantastically food friendly, an insanely good price and sustainable credentials.
From...
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The last of our three tasting articles devoted to Ferran's finds among the less-celebrated bodegas of Rioja, in Zones 5...
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The second of three tasting articles devoted to Ferran's finds among the less-celebrated bodegas of Rioja, in Zones 3 and...
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