Category Archives: Tourism

Is Viura the future of Rioja?

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Robert McIntosh

If you are familiar with Rioja, you will know that the region is best known for its red wines made from Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano. You might even know that its most important white grapes are Viura and Malvasia, … Continue reading →

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Impressions of a first time visitor to Rioja – a guest post

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Robert McIntosh

Sshh! Keep it quiet but I want to let you in on a secret.  Get to Rioja before word gets out. We did, hence this guest blog post, and if like us you love superb countryside, great food, kind hospitality … Continue reading →

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Boutique Hotels in Rioja

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Robert McIntosh

La Rioja is a wonderful destination for travellers. As well as the wineries themselves, there are beautiful towns such as Haro, Laguardia and San Vicente, there are great food discoveries in places like Logroño and Ezcarray, there are even amazing … Continue reading →

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Travel blogs and Rioja

Posted on July 3, 2009 by Robert McIntosh

Image by RobWinton via Flickr I’m starting to come across more and more travel blogs writing about visits to La Rioja. This is a great sign that this lovely region is finally making waves in a more international travel arena. … Continue reading →

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