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Rioja Oriental

Rioja Oriental is the eastern zone of Rioja in Spain, and its reds, often from Garnacha and Tempranillo, commonly show ripe red fruit, plum and spice, varying with altitude and aging.

Where it is

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At a glance

Grape
Varies; Garnacha and Tempranillo are important
Where
Rioja Oriental, eastern Rioja, Spain
In the glass
  • Ripe red fruit
  • Spice
  • Round body

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