Wine-tasting destination: Rioja, Spain

Underground Cellar helps wine lovers indulge their passion when they purchase from collections of professionally curated top-shelf labels at very affordable price points. Its diverse collection of wine has been sourced from the world's top winemaking destinations. In this post, I'll be writing about the picturesque Rioja region in Northeastern Spain.

For those who want to go abroad for their next vineyard adventure, Rioja is a perfect choice. Rioja is Spain’s most celebrated wine region. In some areas of the country, its name actually serves as a synonym for wine: the best way to request a glass of generic red is to shout “un Rioja!” to the bartender. Despite all of its $100 bottles and amazing new wineries, it also remains the epitome of unpretentiousness in an increasingly urban nation, an area renowned for an elemental way of life that’s rooted in the land, the livestock, and in the farmers and viticulturists who work them.

The region’s winemaking history has been in existence since the 900s but was only recognized by royalties in 1102. Despite being a top-notch wine producer for centuries, many people aren't familiar with the place, unlike Bordeaux and Burgundy. But for those who can't travel to Spain yet, the next best choice is to purchase Rioja wine from Underground Cellar.

French settlers came to Rioja during the 19th century and helped the people cultivate their land to produce wine. A few years later, the region mastered its craft and produced excellent wines that gained popularity in the global market. The region has around 600 wineries that usually use grapes, such as Viura, Malvasia, and Tempranillo, a wine grape variety found in Spain. Wine lovers have enjoyed the high tannin, medium-bodied, and earthy flavors of the Rioja with notes of tobacco and berries.

A trip to Rioja can be more than just for wine. Visitors can also enjoy other activities such as eating tapas, horseback riding, hot air ballooning, and culinary tours. Those who want to relax can explore the landscapes, take in the fresh air, and find some quiet time.

Underground Cellar not only offers low wine prices but delivers an incomparable wine experience with great deals on fabulous wine collections with free upgrades to more premium wines. And we have the world's most extraordinary collection of curated wines.

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