Rioja Rising

Spain’s signature wine region is thriving, offering both traditional and dynamic modern bottlings

From left to right: bottles from CVNE, Bodegas y Viñedos Artuke, Álvaro Palacios, Bodegas Muga, Bodegas Sierra Cantabria, and La Granja Nuestra Señora de Remelluri displayed side by side
CVNE, Bodegas y Viñedos Artuke, Álvaro Palacios, Bodegas Muga, Bodegas Sierra Cantabria, and La Granja Nuestra Señora de Remelluri all produced top-scoring wines for this report. (Lucy Schaefer)

In the past year senior editor Alison Napjus has reviewed more than 300 wines from Rioja, including many examples from bodegas long-established in Wine Spectator’s blind tastings. This special report additionally focuses terroir-driven examples that present a fascinating array of wines revealing the breadth that Rioja’s winemakers are capable of today. Read the full tasting report!

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