Rediscovering Rioja

Tracking the evolution of Spain’s iconic region and its wines

The village of Elciego, home to Marqués de Riscal’s original 1860 bodega and Frank Gehry’s 2006 City of Wine, in Rioja, Spain
The village of Elciego is home to Marqués de Riscal’s original 1860 bodega and Frank Gehry’s 2006 City of Wine addition. (Getty Images/Stock Photo)

Across Spain’s many appellations and wine styles, bottlings from the Rioja region are far and away the most familiar to Americans. In this issue’s cover story, senior editor Alison Napjus explores the story of this fine wine from Spain and the top winemakers in the region today. Read on!

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