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5 pin-worthy

Outstanding houses in Rioja Alta.

01 · OUTSTANDING

Bodegas Marqués de Cáceres

Cited by Decanter · Falstaff + 3 more

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02 · OUTSTANDING

Tarón

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03 · OUTSTANDING

Bodegas Zinio

Cited by Decanter · Wine Spectator + 1 more

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04 · OUTSTANDING

Bodegas Bilbaínas

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 1 more

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05 · OUTSTANDING

San Pedro Apostol

Cited by Wine Advocate · Vinous

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The Rioja Alta reading

Rioja Alta's winemakers age their reds in oak until the tannins soften to silk, favoring elegance and restraint over power.

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Region DNA

The character of Rioja Alta

Based on 143 wines with structural data

Style profile

IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
Diverse

Broad range with a recognisable character

Rioja Alta
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
1
80–89 Great
8
70–79 Good
6
<70 Other
0

Based on 15 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

OakRed fruitTree fruitCitrus fruitBlack fruit

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Spanish Rioja Red
140
Spanish Rioja White
31
Spanish Rosé
7
Spanish Tempranillo Rosé
7
Spanish Ribera Del Duero Red
3
Spanish Verdejo
3
Spanish Tempranillo
2
Spanish Sparkling
2

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Tempranillo150Garnacha27Viura26Graciano16Tempranillo Blanco11Mazuelo7Garnacha Tinta4Grenache4Verdejo3Cabernet Sauvignon2

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Rioja Alta

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About Rioja Alta

Rioja Alta is a wine region in Spain, home to 22 producers tracked on Femente, 1 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Viura, producing Spanish Rioja Red and Spanish Rioja White wines with notes of Oak, Red fruit, and Tree fruit.

Rioja Alta — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Rioja Alta?
The most planted varieties in Rioja Alta are Tempranillo, Garnacha, Viura, and Graciano, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Rioja Alta known for?
Rioja Alta is known for Spanish Rioja Red, Spanish Rioja White, and Spanish Rosé wines and flavors of Oak, Red fruit, and Tree fruit.
How many wineries are in Rioja Alta?
Femente tracks 22 producers in Rioja Alta, of which 1 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Rioja Alta?
Rioja Alta is a wine region in Spain.

Rioja Alta

Rioja Alta's winemakers age their reds in oak until the tannins soften to silk, favoring elegance and restraint over power. The result drinks like wine that has already learned patience.

Producers in Rioja Alta

Wineries in Rioja Alta

Restaurants in Rioja Alta

Restaurants in Rioja Alta