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Where is Rioja wine from?
Rioja is a red wine from Cenicero, in Rioja Alta, Rioja, Spain. It is a DOCa wine made mainly from Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo.
Rioja at a glance
| Classification | DOCa |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Rioja |
| Style | Red wine |
| Grapes | Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo |
| Village or town | Cenicero |
| Subregion | Rioja Alta |
| Region | Rioja |
| Country | Spain |
| Coordinates | 42.4811, -2.6414 |
Rioja
Cenicero, Rioja, Spain
DOCa
Spain's first DOCa, in 1991
- Appellation
- Rioja
- Grapes
- Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo
Rioja's vineyards follow the Ebro across La Rioja, Álava and part of Navarre, split into Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Oriental. Its regulatory council was created in 1926, and in 1991 it became Spain's first denominación de origen calificada. Long ageing in oak is the traditional signature of its reservas and gran reservas.
Producers to know
- R. López de Heredia
- La Rioja Alta
- CVNE
- Marqués de Murrieta
Rioja: questions and answers
Where is Rioja wine from?
Rioja is a red wine from Cenicero, in Rioja Alta, Rioja, Spain. It is a DOCa wine made mainly from Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo.
Which country is Rioja from?
Rioja is from Spain, in the Rioja wine region.
What grape is Rioja made from?
Rioja is made mainly from Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo.
Is Rioja a red or a white wine?
Rioja is a red wine.
Who are the best producers of Rioja?
Producers to know include R. López de Heredia, La Rioja Alta, CVNE and Marqués de Murrieta.
Other Tempranillo wines around the world
All about Tempranillo →Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Last reviewed October 2026.