Rioja Spanish Wines

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The region of La Rioja produces delicious Spanish wines that pair well with most food. Learn how to identify, taste and serve Rioja wines in this free video series from a professional wine sommelier.

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  About the Rioja Wine Region

  The La Rioja region in northern Spain has over 14,000 vineyards. Learn more about the La Rioja wine region from a professional sommelier in this free video about Spanish wines.

  

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  Aged vs. Young Rioja Wines

  The time that wine is fermented effects the complexity of flavors. Learn about the differences of aged versus young Rioja wines from a professional sommelier in this free video.

  

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  Aging Rioja Wines

  Because Rioja wines are aged at the winery, a bottle of Rioja wine doesn't require a lot of aging. Learn how to age Rioja wines from a professional wine sommelier in this free video.

  

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  How Rioja Wine is Made

  Rioja wines are aged in oak barrels, which adds the characteristic spicy flavor to Spanish wine. Learn how Rioja wines are made from a professional sommelier in this free video.

  

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  Rioja Blanca Wines

  Using the Viura grape, Rioja Blanca wine has clean body that pairs well with seafood and vegetables dishes. Learn more about Rioja Blanca wines from a professional sommelier in this free video.

  

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  Rioja Rose Wines

  Using a traditional wine making style, Rioja rose wines are aged for a very long time. Learn more about Rioja rose wines from a professional sommelier in this free video.

  

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  Rioja Wine Cheese Pairings

  Cheese pairings differ if the Rioja wine is white, red or rose. Learn how to pair different Rioja wines with cheese from a professional sommelier in this free video.

  

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  Rioja Wine Food Pairings

  Rioja wines are very versatile food wines because they're not too heavy. Learn how to pair Rioja wines with food from a professional sommelier in this free video.

  

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  Rioja Wine Grapes

  The La Rioja region produces Graciano, Tempranillo, Viura, and Garnacha Blanca grapes. Learn more about the grapes that are used for Rioja wines from a professional sommelier in this free video.

  

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  Rioja Wine Recommendations

  Looking for the best Rioja Spanish wines? Get tips for picking the best white, red, and rose Rioja wines from a professional sommelier in this free video.

  

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  Rioja Wine Subregions

  La Rioja has three subregions where wine is made: Rioja Alta, Rioja Alvesa, and Rioja Baja. Learn about the wine making differences in these regions from a professional wine sommelier with this free video.

  

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  Serving Rioja Wine

  To taste and smell wine properly, it's important to pour the right amount in the wine glass. Learn how to pour and serve Rioja wines from a professional sommelier in this free video about Spanish wines.

  

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  Similar Rioja Wines

  The Tempranillo grape is found in other wine regions in Spain. So, there are many Rioja-like wines available. Learn about wines that are similar to Rioja wines from a professional sommelier in this free video.

  

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  Tinto Rioja Wines

  Tinto is the best known wine from the La Rioja region. Learn more about Tinto Rioja wines from a professional sommelier in this free video about Spanish wines.

  

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  Traditional vs. Modern Rioja Wines

  Because Rioja is a classic wine region, old wine making traditions are still used to produce Rioja wines. Learn about the differences between traditional and modern Rioja wine making from a professional wine sommelier in this free video.

  

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Summary: Wine is a beverage almost as varied and unique as the people who drink it. This is largely due to the fact that the finished wine product has a memory that preserves minute influences of flavor, color, and acidity. The individual complexities of a wine can be determined by such factors as soil mixture, temperature variation, grape variety, vintage, natural flavoring, yeast and the fermentation process, aging, choice of wood barrel, and the list goes on. There is a large subculture built around wine and wine making because there’s something in it for just about everyone.

Also, wines taste different from one region to another. Each wine region can exclusively have their own branded wine. One of the most famous Spanish wines is Rioja. This seventy-five mile area has over 14,000 vineyards that produces Tempranillo, Granacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo grapes. In this free video series, learn all about Rioja wines. He takes the time to explain how Rioja wine is made. He also shows you how to serve and pair Rioja wines with food. Interested in the types of Rioja wines? Middlebrook talks about the best white and red Rioja wines. So, spice up an evening with Rioja Spanish wines today!