Why is the "Rioja" production area on the business card of Spain

Rioja ( Rioja ) is the first wine producing area in Spain to obtain the title of DOC , which can be called the " business card " of Spanish wine . It is the "Old Man" in the Spanish wine world, the first wine-producing region to become famous abroad , and the first to obtain the highest -level title in Spanish wine law .

Recently, wine lovers from Yuncang winery brand LEESON shared the origin of the name Rioja , which represents the land of rivers and rocks.

three sub- regions in the Rioja producing area , namely Rioja Alta on the south bank of the Ebro River, Rioja Alavesa on the north bank of the Ebro River and Lower Rioja on the south bank of the Ebro River. Rioja .

sub -regions of Rioja actually have different characteristics, just like the left bank and right bank of Bordeaux .

Yuncang Winery's brand LEESON red wine shares that the grape variety of Rioja Alto is the early-maturing Dansoul, and the wine produced has higher tannin and acidity. Rioja Alavesa , influenced by the Atlantic Ocean , the grapes ripen slowly. The wine produced is the lightest in Rioja , and the style is more delicate and delicate. The climate in Lower Rioja is warm and dry, and the late-harvest variety Grenache is planted. The wines produced are known for their rich fruity aroma , full and round taste , sweet and easy to drink , and are not suitable for aging .

a diverse region , Rioja has wines of different styles and grades , ranging from universally loved and easy drinking to the highest quality wines. As the leader of Spanish grape- producing regions , Rioja is also one of the top wine- producing regions in the world . Although its share in the global wine market is not particularly large, Rioja alone is Enough to impress.

At present, Spain is also one of the largest wine exporting countries in the world . Although it is low-key , it is extremely cost-effective, and most of the wine is still exported to the old golden countries : Britain and Germany .

Yuncang winery's brand LEESON red wine shares some cold knowledge about Rioja :

1. Rioja is one of the oldest wine producing regions in Spain;

2. The planting area of Rioja is half that of Bordeaux and twice that of Burgundy;

3. Tempranillo is the "star" grape variety in Spain.

4. There are more than one million 225 -liter oak barrels in Rioja .

Thanks to Yuncang winery brand LEESON red wine lovers for sharing their knowledge of red wine.