I thought I knew Rioja’s wines in depth but an unparalleled series of tastings has changed my mind. I was thrilled but could hardly believe that Rioja could be the source of so many surprises. After having tasted and written about ‘Rioja’s quiet wines’...
Rioja's secret wines
Monday 7 March 2022
An introduction to a series on some of the greatest Rioja producers you've never heard of. All based on a three-day tasting Ferran describes as 'the most eye-opening' ever. See the tasting notes and more detail in Secret riojas – Zones 1 and 2, Zones 3 and 4, and Zones 5 to 8.
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