Spain/La Rioja: La Rioja Wine Landscape

La Rioja region is renowned for its stunning wine landscapes, characterized by rolling vineyards, historic bodegas, and picturesque villages nestled among hills. The extensive vineyards primarily grow Tempranillo, the backbone of Rioja’s red wines, alongside Garnacha, Graciano, and Viura for whites. The Mediterranean climate and clay-limestone soils contribute to elegant and balanced wines. The vineyard landscape is further framed by the Sierra de la Demanda mountains. Dozens and dozens of historic and traditional bodegas dot the landscapes, begging for a visit.