Once defined mostly by time in barrel, Rioja wine has evolved into a region that celebrates place. Here's what you need to know about Spain’s most iconic wine region: 📍 3 Official Zones - Rioja Alta – Cool climate, higher elevation. Expect elegant, age-worthy reds. - Rioja Alavesa – Chalky soils, bold and bright wines with finesse. - Rioja Oriental – Warm and sunny. Rich, powerful reds (hello Garnacha!). ✨ Labeling Rules to Watch For - Viñedo Singular = Single vineyard wines. Think "cru"-level detail. - Village Wines = Wines labeled by municipio. There are 145 of them! - Espumoso de Calidad = Rioja’s very own traditional method sparkling wine (yes, really!). 👉 Want to take your Spanish wine knowledge to the next level? Dive into Rioja and beyond with our Spanish Wine 201 course — now available for pre-sale at https://shop.winefolly.com/products/spanish-wine-course #RiojaWine #SpanishWine #WineEducation