Published: 29 October, 2018
As summer slides inexorably into autumn, we Brits start ringing the seasonal changes. Light cotton shirts give way to warm sweaters, then the coats come out of seasonal hibernation. Afterwards there’s the annual dither about whether or not to switch the central heating on yet. Before you know it they’ll be playing Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas on a continuous loop in every shopping mall and supermarket between Land’s End and John O’Groats and offering deals on anything from Play Station consoles to family-sized boxes of Quality Street.
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Published: 27 September, 2018
Ehrmanns has partnered with Rioja winery Bodegas Palacio to become the exclusive UK distributor of the Glorioso and Cosme Palacio brands.
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Published: 11 September, 2018
Harpers is once again partnering with Rioja 10x10, bringing yet great opportunity to discover of Rioja’s top wines and key trends.
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Published: 28 August, 2018
Armit Wines has announced it will be releasing Torre de Oña Martelo 2014 from Torre de Oña next month.
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Published: 15 August, 2018
Friarwood Fine Wines has announced it is expanding its Spanish portfolio with an exclusive selection from winemaker Carlos Moro.
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Foodies of both sexes are being called on to don fake moustaches and caps as part of a summer long campaign for the Beronia brand of Rioja wine.
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With Rioja much changed in recent years, Spanish expert Sarah Jane Evans MW meets the newcomers offering a different take on winemaking.
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Published: 27 April, 2018
The Rioja 2017 vintage has been awarded an official ‘very good’ rating by the Rioja Control Board.
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Published: 10 April, 2018
Denominación de Origen Calificada Rioja has unveiled a new brand identity introducing a ‘Saber quién eres' global brand message for the region.
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Published: 27 March, 2018
La Rioja Alta has taken the latest step in its sustainable commitment by allocating 16 hectares of its vineyards to 100% organic viticulture.
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Published: 12 March, 2018
Export sales of Rioja increased by 4.39% in 2017 compared to the previous year boosted by a strong UK performance, the Consejo Regulador of Rioja DOCa has revealed.
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Published: 08 March, 2018
Boutinot has unveiled a new range of Riojas featuring labels designed to break from ‘the traditional Rioja wine language of competitors’.
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Published: 22 January, 2018
Compañia Vinicola del Norte de España (CVNE) has ventured outside Rioja for the first time with the purchase of Cava D.O. producer Roger Goulart.
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Published: 16 January, 2018
The Rioja Control Board is continuing to invest heavily in its marketing activity in 12 key countries, including the UK.
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Published: 05 January, 2018
Europe ran the full gamut of extreme weather conditions last year - everything from frost to fires and heatwaves.
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Published: 20 December, 2017
There has been no shortage of evolution in the drinks world over the past year, providing canny operators with plenty of openings for upping customer engagement. Andrew Catchpole reports
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Published: 20 December, 2017
This year’s Shop Rioja winners Cork’s Out and Mumbles Fine Wines helped drive an 82.5% increase in volume sales, with an impressive average sale price per bottle of £18.50, across the 100 independent outlets involved in the promotion.
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Published: 04 December, 2017
Armit Wines has today released the 2009 vintage of La Rioja Alta's Gran Reserva 904.
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Published: 23 November, 2017
Registration is open for the 2018 Rioja Wine Educators programme run by DOCa Rioja Control Board.
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Published: 02 November, 2017
The cream of the wine world turned up at last night’s Rioja Recognises event in London, where this year’s winners were announced.
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