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# Welcome to the Rioja Wine Academy blog
Your trusted source for wine education and expert insights on Rioja
## Featured articles
[ 20 Aug, 2026](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/the-wine-villages-that-define-rioja)
[Origin](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/tag/origin)
### [Discover the villages that define Rioja](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/the-wine-villages-that-define-rioja)
Discover Rioja’s wine villages and how they shape the region’s terroir, history, culture and wine styles—from Haro and
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[ 29 Jul, 2026](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/what-exactly-is-a-viñedo-singular-and-why-it-matters)
[Wine types](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/tag/wine-types) [Wine terms](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/tag/wine-terms)
### [What exactly is a Viñedo Singular and why it matters?](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/what-exactly-is-a-viñedo-singular-and-why-it-matters)
Discover what makes a Viñedo Singular in Rioja: strict criteria, old vines, full traceability, guaranteed quality, and
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[ 30 Jun, 2026](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/the-white-wine-revolution-in-rioja-from-viura-to-tempranillo-blanco)
[Wine types](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/tag/wine-types)
### [The white wine revolution in Rioja: from Viura to Tempranillo Blanco](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/the-white-wine-revolution-in-rioja-from-viura-to-tempranillo-blanco)
Discover how Rioja white wines have moved from traditional oak ageing to a new era of freshness, diversity and
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[ 03 Jun, 2026](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/the-cycle-of-the-vine-in-rioja-from-pruning-to-the-harvest)
[Viticulture](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/tag/viticulture)
### [The cycle of the vine in Rioja: from pruning to the harvest](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/the-cycle-of-the-vine-in-rioja-from-pruning-to-the-harvest)
Discover the annual vine cycle in Rioja, from pruning to harvesting, and what work the winegrower carries out in each
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[ 07 Apr, 2026](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/rioja-varieties-you-should-know)
[Varieties](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/tag/varieties)
### [Rioja grape varieties you should know](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/rioja-varieties-you-should-know)
Discover the main grapes of Rioja and how each one defines the style, aroma and personality of its wines.
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[ 20 Aug, 2026](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/the-wine-villages-that-define-rioja)
[Origin](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/tag/origin)
#### [Discover the villages that define Rioja](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/the-wine-villages-that-define-rioja)
Discover Rioja’s wine villages and how they shape the region’s terroir, history, culture and wine styles—from Haro and Logroño to Alfaro and Laguardia.
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[ 29 Jul, 2026](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/what-exactly-is-a-viñedo-singular-and-why-it-matters)
[Wine types](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/tag/wine-types) [Wine terms](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/tag/wine-terms)
#### [What exactly is a Viñedo Singular and why it matters?](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/what-exactly-is-a-viñedo-singular-and-why-it-matters)
Discover what makes a Viñedo Singular in Rioja: strict criteria, old vines, full traceability, guaranteed quality, and true terroir expression in site-specific wines.
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[ 30 Jun, 2026](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/the-white-wine-revolution-in-rioja-from-viura-to-tempranillo-blanco)
[Wine types](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/tag/wine-types)
#### [The white wine revolution in Rioja: from Viura to Tempranillo Blanco](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/the-white-wine-revolution-in-rioja-from-viura-to-tempranillo-blanco)
Discover how Rioja white wines have moved from traditional oak ageing to a new era of freshness, diversity and innovation. Varieties such as Viura, Garnacha Blanca and Tempranillo Blanco are redefining the style of Rioja whites.
 [Rioja Wine Academy](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/author/rioja-wine-academy)
[ 03 Jun, 2026](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/the-cycle-of-the-vine-in-rioja-from-pruning-to-the-harvest)
[Viticulture](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/tag/viticulture)
#### [The cycle of the vine in Rioja: from pruning to the harvest](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/the-cycle-of-the-vine-in-rioja-from-pruning-to-the-harvest)
Discover the annual vine cycle in Rioja, from pruning to harvesting, and what work the winegrower carries out in each season to care for the vineyard and to ensure the quality of the wines.
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[ 13 May, 2026](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/the-barrel-in-rioja-tradition-and-innovation)
[Winemaking](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/tag/winemaking)
#### [The barrel in Rioja: tradition and innovation](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/the-barrel-in-rioja-tradition-and-innovation)
Discover how ageing in oak barrels define the style of Rioja wines. History, types of barrels, toasting and new practices.
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[ 23 Apr, 2026](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/doca-rioja-explained-the-role-of-the-rioja-control-board-in-quality-and-tradition)
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#### [DOCa Rioja explained: The role of the Rioja Control Board in quality and tradition](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/doca-rioja-explained-the-role-of-the-rioja-control-board-in-quality-and-tradition)
Discover how the Rioja Control Board safeguards the authenticity, quality, and reputation of Spain’s first DOCa, from vineyard control to bottle certification.
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[ 07 Apr, 2026](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/rioja-varieties-you-should-know)
[Varieties](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/tag/varieties)
#### [Rioja grape varieties you should know](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/rioja-varieties-you-should-know)
Discover the main grapes of Rioja and how each one defines the style, aroma and personality of its wines.
 [Rioja Wine Academy](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/author/rioja-wine-academy)
[ 26 Mar, 2026](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/sparkling-rioja-discover-the-new-face-of-rioja-wines)
[Wine types](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/tag/wine-types)
#### [Sparkling Rioja: Discover the new face of Rioja wines](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/sparkling-rioja-discover-the-new-face-of-rioja-wines)
Explore sparkling Rioja (Espumoso de Calidad de Rioja DOCa): how it's made, its ageing categories, grape varieties and why it represents a new era of innovation in Rioja wines.
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[ 11 Mar, 2026](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/what-impacts-the-taste-of-rioja-wine)
[Tasting](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/tag/tasting)
#### [What impacts the taste of Rioja wine?](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/what-impacts-the-taste-of-rioja-wine)
Discover the key factors that shape the taste, aroma and diversity of Rioja wines. From grape varieties and terroir to oak ageing, climate and time in bottle.
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[ 09 Mar, 2026](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/understanding-rioja-wine-classifications)
[Wine types](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/tag/wine-types) [Origin](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/tag/origin)
#### [Understanding Rioja wine classifications](https://blog.riojawineacademy.com/en/understanding-rioja-wine-classifications)
Learn how Rioja classifies its wines by geography and origin, from regional zones to “Vino de Pueblo” and “Viñedo Singular”. Discover how Rioja’s unique system protects provenance, diversity, and authenticity.
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