Rebel Rioja: Big Reds of Tradition, Terroir & Transformation Undiscovered Spain Tasting 6-15-23 The tannins are powdery and

The tannins are powdery and fine

It’s crisp and dry

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producing wines of remarkable longevity that have earned acclaim from critics and collectors worldwide

Rebel Rioja: Big Reds of Tradition, Terroir & Transformation Undiscovered Spain Tasting 6-15-23 The tannins are powdery andIf there is one wine region that serves as the cultural and historical soul of Spain, it is Rioja. Few places in the wine world occupy such a remarkable crossroads. It was shaped by Roman legions, Moorish rule, and the Christian Reconquista. It sits at the meeting point of Atlantic and Mediterranean influences, where the Cantabrian Mountains shelter vineyards while warm southern air is drawn inland through a unique 200 kilometer corridor. Rioja is