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	'''Rioja DOCa''' is a [[~~Denominación de Origen Calificada~~]] ~~(DOCa)~~ for ~~wines from~~ the [[~~La Rioja (Spain)~~\|~~La Rioja~~]] ~~region~~ in ~~[[Spain]]~~. It is one of only two wine regions in Spain to ~~have the prestigious DOCa status,~~ the ~~other being~~ [[~~Priorat~~ (~~DOQ~~)~~\|Priorat]]. The Rioja wine region is renowned for its rich history~~, ~~diverse geography, and~~ the ~~quality of its wines~~, which ~~are primarily made from the [[Tempranillo]] grape~~.		'''Rioja DOCa''' is a prestigious wine region in [[Spain]], known for producing some of the finest [[red wine\|red wines]] in the world. It is one of only two wine regions in Spain to hold the [[Denominación de Origen Calificada]] (DOCa) status, the highest category in Spanish wine classification, which signifies a consistent level of quality and authenticity.

	== Geography and Climate ==		== Geography and Climate ==

	[[File:~~Entrena_(La_Rioja)~~.~~jpg~~\|~~Vineyards in La~~ Rioja\|thumb\|left]]		[[File:Rioja_alta_and_Río_Ebro.JPG\|The Ebro River flowing through Rioja Alta\|thumb\|left]]

	The Rioja wine region is located in northern Spain and is divided into three sub-regions: [[Rioja Alta]], [[Rioja Alavesa]], and [[Rioja Oriental]] (formerly Rioja Baja). Each sub-region has distinct ~~geographical and~~ climatic ~~characteristics~~ that influence the ~~style~~ of wines produced.		The Rioja wine region is located in northern Spain, primarily in the [[autonomous community]] of [[La Rioja (Spain)\|La Rioja]], but also extending into parts of [[Navarre]] and the [[Basque Country (autonomous community)\|Basque Country]]. The region is divided into three sub-regions: [[Rioja Alta]], [[Rioja Alavesa]], and [[Rioja Oriental]] (formerly Rioja Baja). Each sub-region has distinct climatic conditions that influence the characteristics of the wines produced.

	* '''Rioja Alta''' is situated in ~~the western part of~~ the region and is ~~known for its higher altitude~~ and ~~cooler~~ climate, which ~~contribute~~ to ~~the production of elegant and well-structured wines~~.		The [[Ebro River]] plays a significant role in the region's viticulture, providing a natural irrigation source and contributing to the fertile soils. The climate in Rioja is a blend of [[Mediterranean climate\|Mediterranean]], [[continental climate\|continental]], and [[Atlantic climate\|Atlantic]] influences, which allows for a diverse range of grape varieties to thrive.

	* '''Rioja Alavesa''' lies to the north of the Ebro River and benefits from a combination of Atlantic and Mediterranean influences, resulting in wines with a good balance of acidity and fruitiness.		== Grape Varieties ==

	* '''Rioja ~~Oriental''' is the warmest and driest of the three sub-regions, producing wines that are fuller-bodied and more robust.~~		[[File:Vid.podada.jpg\|Pruned grapevines in Rioja\|thumb\|right]]

	== ~~Viticulture and Winemaking~~ ==		The primary grape variety used in Rioja wines is [[Tempranillo]], which is often blended with other varieties such as [[Garnacha]], [[Graciano]], and [[Mazuelo]]. These blends contribute to the complexity and depth of Rioja wines. White wines are also produced in the region, using varieties like [[Viura]], [[Malvasía]], and [[Garnacha Blanca]].

			== Wine Styles ==

	~~[[File~~:~~Vid.podada.jpg\|Pruned vine in Rioja\|thumb\|right]]~~		Rioja wines are classified based on their aging process, which significantly influences their flavor profile and complexity. The main classifications are:

	~~The primary grape variety grown in Rioja is~~ [[~~Tempranillo~~]], ~~which is often blended~~ with ~~other varieties such as~~ [[~~Garnacha]], [[Graciano~~]], and ~~[[Mazuelo]]~~. ~~White wines are also produced, with~~ [[~~Viura~~]] ~~being the dominant white grape variety~~, ~~along~~ with ~~[[Malvasía]]~~ and ~~[[Garnacha Blanca]]~~.		* '''[[Crianza]]''': Wines aged for at least two years, with a minimum of one year in oak barrels.
			* '''[[Reserva]]''': Wines aged for at least three years, with a minimum of one year in oak barrels and six months in the bottle.
			* '''[[Gran Reserva]]''': Wines aged for at least five years, with a minimum of two years in oak barrels and two years in the bottle.

	Rioja ~~wines are classified based on the aging process:~~		[[File:Reserva_Rioja_.jpg\|A bottle of Reserva Rioja wine\|thumb\|left]]

	* '''Joven''': Wines that ~~are released the year after the vintage with little or no aging in oak.~~		These aging requirements ensure that Rioja wines develop their characteristic flavors and aromas, ranging from fruity and fresh in younger wines to complex and nuanced in older wines.
	* '''Crianza''': Wines aged for at least two years, ~~with a minimum of one year in oak barrels.~~
	* '''Reserva''': Wines aged for at least three years, with at least one year in oak.
	* '''Gran Reserva''': Wines aged for at least five years, with a minimum of two years in ~~oak~~ and ~~three years~~ in ~~the bottle~~.

	== ~~Wine Styles~~ ==		== Viticulture and Winemaking ==

	~~[[File:Reserva_Rioja_~~.~~jpg\|A bottle of Reserva Rioja\|thumb\|left]]~~		The viticultural practices in Rioja are a blend of traditional and modern techniques. Vineyards are meticulously managed to ensure the highest quality grapes, with careful attention to pruning, canopy management, and harvest timing.

	Rioja ~~wines are known for their complexity and ability to age well. The red wines typically exhibit flavors~~ of ~~red fruit~~, vanilla, and ~~spice, with a smooth texture and balanced acidity~~. ~~White Rioja wines are often fresh and aromatic~~, ~~with notes~~ of ~~citrus and floral elements~~.		Winemaking in Rioja often involves the use of [[American oak]] barrels, which impart distinctive vanilla and coconut notes to the wines. However, the use of [[French oak]] is also common, especially for wines aiming for a more subtle oak influence.

	== Cultural ~~Significance~~ ==		== Cultural and Economic Impact ==

	[[File:~~Batalla_del_Vino_-_Haro_-_La_Rioja~~.jpg\|~~The Batalla del Vino festival~~ in ~~Haro~~\|thumb\|right]]		[[File:Entrena_(La_Rioja).jpg\|Vineyards near Entrena in La Rioja\|thumb\|right]]

	The Rioja region ~~is not only famous for its wines but also for its~~ cultural ~~heritage~~. ~~The annual "[[Batalla del Vino]]" (~~Wine ~~Battle) in [[Haro, La Rioja\|Haro]]~~ is a ~~popular festival where participants douse each other~~ with ~~wine, celebrating~~ the region~~'s viticultural traditions~~.		The Rioja wine industry is a vital part of the region's economy and cultural identity. Wine tourism is a significant draw, with visitors flocking to the region to experience its scenic vineyards, historic wineries, and vibrant wine festivals.

	== Related Pages ==		== Related Pages ==
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	* [[Spanish wine]]		* [[Spanish wine]]
	* [[Tempranillo]]		* [[Tempranillo]]
	* [[Denominación de Origen]]		* [[Denominación de Origen Calificada]]
	* [[La Rioja (Spain)]]		* [[La Rioja (Spain)]]

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== Rioja DOCa ==

[[File:DOCa_Rioja_location.svg|Map showing the location of Rioja DOCa|thumb|right]]

'''Rioja DOCa''' is a [[Denominación de Origen Calificada]] (DOCa) for wines from the [[La Rioja (Spain)|La Rioja]] region in [[Spain]]. It is one of only two wine regions in Spain to have the prestigious DOCa status, the other being [[Priorat (DOQ)|Priorat]]. The Rioja wine region is renowned for its rich history, diverse geography, and the quality of its wines, which are primarily made from the [[Tempranillo]] grape.

== Geography and Climate ==

[[File:Entrena_(La_Rioja).jpg|Vineyards in La Rioja|thumb|left]]

The Rioja wine region is located in northern Spain and is divided into three sub-regions: [[Rioja Alta]], [[Rioja Alavesa]], and [[Rioja Oriental]] (formerly Rioja Baja). Each sub-region has distinct geographical and climatic characteristics that influence the style of wines produced.

* '''Rioja Alta''' is situated in the western part of the region and is known for its higher altitude and cooler climate, which contribute to the production of elegant and well-structured wines.

* '''Rioja Alavesa''' lies to the north of the Ebro River and benefits from a combination of Atlantic and Mediterranean influences, resulting in wines with a good balance of acidity and fruitiness.

* '''Rioja Oriental''' is the warmest and driest of the three sub-regions, producing wines that are fuller-bodied and more robust.

== Viticulture and Winemaking ==

[[File:Vid.podada.jpg|Pruned vine in Rioja|thumb|right]]

The primary grape variety grown in Rioja is [[Tempranillo]], which is often blended with other varieties such as [[Garnacha]], [[Graciano]], and [[Mazuelo]]. White wines are also produced, with [[Viura]] being the dominant white grape variety, along with [[Malvasía]] and [[Garnacha Blanca]].

Rioja wines are classified based on the aging process:

* '''Joven''': Wines that are released the year after the vintage with little or no aging in oak.
* '''Crianza''': Wines aged for at least two years, with a minimum of one year in oak barrels.
* '''Reserva''': Wines aged for at least three years, with at least one year in oak.
* '''Gran Reserva''': Wines aged for at least five years, with a minimum of two years in oak and three years in the bottle.

== Wine Styles ==

[[File:Reserva_Rioja_.jpg|A bottle of Reserva Rioja|thumb|left]]

Rioja wines are known for their complexity and ability to age well. The red wines typically exhibit flavors of red fruit, vanilla, and spice, with a smooth texture and balanced acidity. White Rioja wines are often fresh and aromatic, with notes of citrus and floral elements.

== Cultural Significance ==

[[File:Batalla_del_Vino_-_Haro_-_La_Rioja.jpg|The Batalla del Vino festival in Haro|thumb|right]]

The Rioja region is not only famous for its wines but also for its cultural heritage. The annual "[[Batalla del Vino]]" (Wine Battle) in [[Haro, La Rioja|Haro]] is a popular festival where participants douse each other with wine, celebrating the region's viticultural traditions.

== Related Pages ==

* [[Spanish wine]]
* [[Tempranillo]]
* [[Denominación de Origen]]
* [[La Rioja (Spain)]]

[[Category:Spanish wine regions]]
[[Category:Wine regions of Spain]]
[[Category:La Rioja (Spain)]]

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