Let’s Open a Bottle: D.O.Ca. Rioja (Combining the old and the new)

February 06, 2023 00:20:36
Let’s Open a Bottle: D.O.Ca. Rioja (Combining the old and the new)
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Let’s Open a Bottle: D.O.Ca. Rioja (Combining the old and the new)

Feb 06 2023 | 00:20:36

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Show Notes

This is the grandaddy of them all in terms of prestige and status as the premier wine region of Spain, at least in a modern sense. It has been the most visible face in the winemaking sector of this country since the 19th century, which certainly says a lot considering Spain boasts scores of wine … Continue reading

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