DOCa Rioja Grand Tasting 2023
Orlando, Florida • September 13, 2023
Please join the DOCa Rioja and 60+ Rioja wineries for a Grand Tasting exploring the depth of Spain’s finest winemaking region through sampling indigenous grape varietals, various winemaking philosophies, new wine blends, limited releases and library wines. Guests will have all afternoon to sample over 300 wines produces across the three subregions of Rioja, while enjoying small bites that pay homage to Spain’s classic cuisine.
In addition to the Grand Tasting, expert sommeliers from Guildsomm will be leading three Rapid Rioja sessions, following Master Sommelier, Evan Goldstein’s Rioja Master Class. Join us in celebrating Spain’s finest and taste the difference of world class winemaking.
Program Schedule
11:30 AM—1:00 PM
Rioja Master Class – The Keys to Rioja’s Excellence: Quality, Diversity and Rigor
Presented by Evan Goldstein MS. Panel Discussion with George Miliotes MS and bodega producers.
1:00 PM—4:00 PM
Rioja Walkaround Tasting
1:30 PM—1:50 PM
Rapid Rioja Tasting: 100 KM of Diversity: Rioja’s 3 Subzones
Presented by Guildsomm
2:30 PM—2:50 PM
Rapid Rioja Tasting: The Impact of Elevage
Presented by Guildsomm
3:00 PM—3:20 PM
Rapid Rioja Tasting: Top Library Vintages, Rioja’s Amazing Aging Ability
Presented by Guildsomm
View Tasting Booklet
DOCa Rioja Grand Tasting List
Bodegas Manzanos Reserva 2016
Bodegas Berceo Crianza 2018
Hacienda Lopez de Haro Blanco 2022
Bodegas Altanza Crianza 2018
Finca Peñamayor White Tempranillo 2022
Viña Ardanza 2016
Bodegas Lan Crianza 2019
Señorio de Libano Crianza 2018
La Marciana Tinto 2020
Amador Medrano Terra 2020
Bodegas Campillo Cuvée 2020
Faustino Art Collection Viura Chardonnay 2022
Viña Pomal Crianza
Beronia Crianza 2019
Honoro Vera Rioja 2021
Livius Rosado Reserva 2018
Carlos Serres Blanco
Vivanco Blanco
Fincas de Azabache Tempranillo Tunante 2022
Finca la Montesa 2020
Marqués de Cáceres Rioja Gaudium
Bodegas Mitarte SyC 2017
Maisulan 6 – 2020
Vega Vella Organic White 2022
Campo Viejo Tempranillo 2020
Bodegas Urbina Etiqueta Rioja 2012
Bodegas Muga Rosé 2022
Bodegas Tierra El Primavera 2021
Glorioso Crianza 2018
Vina Eguia Tempranillo 2020
Bodega La Ermita Rioja 2019
Altos Ibericos Crianza 2019
Cune Monopole 2021
Añares Crianza 2019
Valdebarón Blanco 2020
Paloma de Sacramento 2020
Bodega CM de Matarromera 2016
El Coto Crianza 2019
Baron de Ley Reserva 2019
Bodegas Izadi Reserva 2018
Bodegas Murua VS 2019
Perfume de Sonsierra 2015
Corazón de Lago 2021
La Antigua Clasico Rioja Blanco 2018
Marqués de Riscal Arienzo 2018
Viña Valoria Reserva 2014
Ontañon Familia Tempranillo Blanco 2022
Family Selection Eduardo Garrido García 2022
