Rioja - Spain's Most Famous Red Wine - What you need to know

Let's learn about Rioja!! Spain's Most Famous Wine Region. Find out why I think these Spanish Red wines are one of the best values out there for aged wines. Let's learn all about tempranillo, aging classification (crianza, reserva and gran reserva) and winemaking styles so you can learn what Rioja wines to buy.
- Vivian
The Somm Next Door. aka Sommelier. aka wine expert. aka someone you can have a glass of wine and hang out with.
Today's wine:
Marques de Caceres Rioja
Gran Riserva 2012
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[@AttorneySomm]

I’m a big fan of Rioja! Very underrated in my view.

[@mayito714]

2010 Marques de Murrieta (Rioja) is probably the best wine I've ever tasted under $250 and I paid $30 for it when it was available.

[@sanjaypatelmd4669]

I am fan of Rioja! Visited few years ago and fell in love!

[@elainezuo]

I like rioja! I didn’t know it was less popular

[@braidblanks6105]

Another fantastic video full of info!! Love the side captions and sound effects. Really helps me remember key points. 🍷

[@DarthJabba504]

Developing a crush...for Riojas. And a bit for Vivian hah

[@OhSoLucius]

Nah, I love your delivery. This was an amazing watch.

[@Belassize]

I love Rioja too. Also in Spain, consider Ribera del Duero for tempranillo (I like Valderiz 2019) and Monsant, neighboring Priorat, for Garnatxa blend (Venus la Universal Dido 2019).

[@sambo3430]

Great approachable content 👍🏻 Go to producer is Beronia - bit more of a modern style as they are fairly full bodied but retain those classic Rioja notes. The 2015 Reserva is unbelievable QPR. Keep it up!

[@TheSommNextDoor]

Thank you for the rec! I've seen Beronia riojas but I don't think I've tried one. Next time!!

[@tomusa1]

well said

[@jd892]

Honestly I'll watch any informative video about wine you put out haha but personnally I find lesser known countries very interesting the wine is often just as good or better when you break it down $ by $. Also a video idea maybe something like Alternatives to "Insert type of wine". Alternatives for Bordeaux, Alternatives for Cabernet Sauvignon, Alternatives for Chardonnay etc... Cheers

[@TheSommNextDoor]

Great suggestions!! I definitely agree with you can find incredible deals in lesser known regions.

[@whitty75]

Great video. Some ideas; perhaps NZ Pinot Noir or perhaps Portuguese wines.

[@TheSommNextDoor]

Yes!! I need to show NZ some love 👍

[@fkp05]

Viña Bosconia 2011 24 dollars here in spain. Tondonia 2010 30 bucks. Yeah.

[@joegil8955]

Hey viv, when using the Coravin dont hold the button down, give it a couple of taps and let go. The wine should pour out. Btw bought the Coravin because of your last video!

[@numanuma20]

People don’t like La Rioja Alto, Faustino I Gran Reserva?

[@TheSommNextDoor]

I think there will always people who like the classic taste but Faustino is also making modern style riojas with less oak and more fruit-focused wines (tempranillo from alavesa & garnacha from oriental) to gain a larger audience.

[@numanuma20]

@@TheSommNextDoor I like the classic wines. Most regions are using French oak so it’s nice to get something different.

[@alvinolavarrieta]

I think she had a glass before the vid 💀

[@elduderino3120]

First learn how to pronounce it: the “o” is soft like “on”, not Rio in Brazil. The j is that back-of-the-throat h-sound like you’re coughing. Nicely rolled “r” though.

[@chrisdc1689]

clean my needle HOOOOOOOOOOOYA

[@raytrout8272]

Wine makers??? Who the hell wants to drink leather not me.