La Rioja’s winemaking tradition, which dates back to Roman times, has culminated in its recognition as a world-renowned wine region today. Situated in Viana, 10 km south-east of Logroño lies the Bodegas Rioja Vega vineyards. Their 70 hectares of vineyards are exposed to the Mediterranean climate, and shielded from the winter wind by the hilly, tree-covered nature reserves to the north and the Sierra de Cebollera to the south. The vineyards are planted in the fertile soil fed by the Ebro River, creating the perfect climate for growing grapes. Under this ideal location Rioja Vega’s winery has thrived since its foundation in 1882 by Don Felipe Ugalde.
Since 2001, they have been known as ‘Rioja Vega,’ operating a new winery where tradition and artisanal techniques are preserved. Among these is the use of oak barrels, a Riojan practice initiated by Manuel Esteban Quijano in 1786, which enabled their wines to reach the ‘New World’ of America. Rioja Vega embodies a traditional, artisanal vintner from a region rich in history, where wine is not merely a drink but a way of life, woven into the fabric of local culture and traditions.
Our Rioja Vega selection includes four wines: three reds, Tinto, Crianza, and Reserva, and one white, Blanco.