Rioja is one of the few regions left that still ages its wines for many years before releasing them to the public. It is not uncommon to see wines from the late 1990s on the shelves at local retailers, and even crianzas, which require less aging, are still stuck in the aughts.
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Even with the hype surrounding Ribera del Duero and Priorat, Rioja remains Spain’s most famous wine region. What makes Rioja stand out is that for the money, you will be hard-pressed to find more complex wines.
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