The Spanish wine region of La Rioja is most famous for its Rioja
wine, which is made from grapes in La Rioja, Navarre, and Ãlava.
La Rioja is a Denominación de Origen Calificada, meaning it is a
qualified region of origin for wine. Rioja wines are a blend of the
grapes from the previously mentioned regions and can be red, white,
or rosé. Rioja wine's most distinct characteristic is its oak
aging; the youngest wine (Rioja) spends less than a year in oak,
while the oldest wines of the region (Rioja Gran Reserva) has been
aged at least two years in oak and three years in a bottle.