Fintan Kerr is a wine writer and educator based in Barcelona. He focuses on Spanish, Italian and French wines and organises regular tastings and courses in Barcelona, whilst also writing about the world of wine for timatkin.com and other prestigious journals. He can be found on X at @winecuentista or at winecuentista.com.

"Published by a London-based specialty wine press, these charming little pocket guides clearly come from knowledgeable authors. They’re packed tight with practical advice and informed opinion." - Wall Street Journal

• Foreword 8Map of Rioja 10Introduction 12History 14Rioja classifications and how they work 26Old vines and why they matter 32Rioja’s greatest wines 36Geography 46Wine styles 58Grape varieties 68How to read a Rioja label 76Great Rioja vintages 80Visiting Rioja 84The towns and villages of Rioja 92Wine routes 100The Guide 108The best bodegas for tours and tastings 110The best wine hotels 122Fine dining in Rioja 134The best bodega restaurants 140The best tapas in Logroño 149Where to eat and drink in Haro 155The best wine shops in Rioja 162Wines to look out for 166Glossary 174Further reading 176Index 178Acknowledgements 182

Fintan Kerr is a wine writer and educator based in Barcelona. He focuses on Spanish, Italian and French wines and organises regular tastings and courses in Barcelona, whilst also writing about the world of wine for timatkin.com and other prestigious journals. He can be found on X at @winecuentista or at winecuentista.com.

"Published by a London-based specialty wine press, these charming little pocket guides clearly come from knowledgeable authors. They’re packed tight with practical advice and informed opinion." - Wall Street Journal

• Foreword 8Map of Rioja 10Introduction 12History 14Rioja classifications and how they work 26Old vines and why they matter 32Rioja’s greatest wines 36Geography 46Wine styles 58Grape varieties 68How to read a Rioja label 76Great Rioja vintages 80Visiting Rioja 84The towns and villages of Rioja 92Wine routes 100The Guide 108The best bodegas for tours and tastings 110The best wine hotels 122Fine dining in Rioja 134The best bodega restaurants 140The best tapas in Logroño 149Where to eat and drink in Haro 155The best wine shops in Rioja 162Wines to look out for 166Glossary 174Further reading 176Index 178Acknowledgements 182