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The Other Rioja

How Viura stole my heart from Tempranillo

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Vicky Hampton
Nov 21, 2024
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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% …

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