One of the most famous wine regions in the world, and arguably the UK's favourite. The region has produced wines that have a venerable history, stellar ageing ability and a surprising capacity for innovation .

The main grapes here are Tempranillo, Garnacha (Grenache), Mazuelo and Graciano for the reds and  Viura, Garnacha Blanca, Malvasia and Tempranillo Blanco for the Whites.

Rioja’s traditional classification has 4 categories each denoting mandatory ageing requirements Cosecha, Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva.

One of the most famous wine regions in the world, and arguably the UK's favourite. The region has produced wines that have a venerable history, stellar ageing ability and a surprising capacity for innovation . The main grapes here are Tempranillo, Garnacha (Grenache), Mazuelo and Graciano for the reds and  Viura,...