The Other Rioja
How Viura stole my heart from Tempranillo
When people walk into the wine shop I work in on Fridays and ask for “a Rioja,” I know exactly what they mean: they’re looking for a full-bodied red, Tempranillo-led, with some degree of oak ageing. In fact, that last part and their budget are the only things I really need to ask them about to determine my recommendation. And that’s not surprising: 91% …
