Tasting of selected wines from the La Rioja region

La Rioja – located in the heart of northern Spain – offers visitors a diverse culture and history as well as authentic experiences. The region is world-renowned for its exceptional wines, which harmonize perfectly with the local cuisine.

The two monasteries of San Millán de la Cogolla, which are World Heritage Sites, contain the oldest examples of the Spanish language. This is the origin of Castilian, which is so important to Spanish identity and culture, which is alive here in every town, in the architecture, in artistic creation, and in culture. All this can be found in La Rioja – a destination that invites you to experience authentic Spain. Anyone who has visited La Rioja is sure to come back!

Marina Grijalba Aranzubía, guide, sommelier, and owner of Rioja-Trek, an agency for wine tours and wine events in La Rioja, is an official trainer for the D.O.Ca. Rioja and will give visitors to Spain am Main an introduction to the world of Rioja wines.