Who It's For: Spanish wine fans and anyone who thought they already knew what Rioja was.
Most drinkers know Rioja through its reds and its aging classifications, but the region produces a full range of styles that rarely make it into the conversation. White Rioja built for the long haul. Rosado that bears no resemblance to the pink wines flooding the market. And a sparkling category that is still finding its audience outside of Spain.
This class covers the full picture. We taste through whites made from Viura and its blending partners, rosados, sparkling Rioja, and reds from Crianza through Gran Reserva. Along the way we cover the three subzones, the new village and single-vineyard classifications, and how each style fits into the broader identity of the region.
Educator: BK Kapella