‘there are so many ways to explain the varied appeal of rioja’

Hallowed home of the Roca brothers, this Spanish province offers rich pickings for travellers, from a constellation of Michelin stars to rural vineyards and seaside tavernas

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Yes, it’s the birthplace of Spain’s most renowned wines, and home to wineries designed by star architects, but the essence of the Rioja region lies in its rugged terrains and hidden routes. Exploring the wilder side of Rioja brings huge rewards, too

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Each month our editorial team tastes a lot of wine, but not all of it makes it onto the page. So here’s our in-house pick of other great wines we’ve tried

No one has ever fallen for the Basque County quite like Archduchess Maria Christina. An exquisite pianist and polyglot, she left the Austro-Hungarian aristocracy to marry King Alfonso of Spain in 1879