Best Wineries to Visit in the Rioja for Non-Wine Experts – Traverse traverse-blog.com

Written for casual wine enthusiasts, this approachable travel guide gives you all the details you need to discover the best unpretentious wineries for first-timers in the Rioja Wine Valley.

The Rioja wine region, located in the north of Spain, is one of the most famous wine regions in the world. With over 600 wineries producing a wide range of wines, the Rioja is known for producing some of the best wines in Spain. Celebrated for its reds often made from Tempranillo grapes, the Rioja is a popular destination for wine enthusiasts.

I visited the Rioja wine region as part of a 1 week trip through northern Spain, and I’m going to be honest – I know very little about wine. I know I like it, and I knew this region was famous for it. So badabing badaboom, a couple days of my trip were planned. I did basic research on where to go, and headed out to learn more about Rioja wines with tours and tastings.

I am not a wine expert, and I am writing this blog post for folks like me. Consider this your non-pretentious and approachable guide to the Rioja wine region for first-timers.