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Rioja at 100 – wines below €25
Proof that Rioja remains a terrific source of mature wines at excellent prices. Above, one of the vineyards of El Pacto, who produced a great-value white that particularly impressed Ferran...
Ferran Centelles
Wednesday 11 March 2026
• 3 min read
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