The Wine Region of Rioja by Ana Fabiano

This Book beautifully shows a portrait of the wine region of Spain: Rioja. It has a lot of pictures and maps which make it a very interesting and exciting read. It gives a perfect overview and takes readers on an amazing journey through Rioja region’s hills, valleys, new and old vineyards, towns and wines. The Book explains the region’s rich history, culture, heritage and future. It is a must read for people planning to travel to Spain or already who have traveled there. It amazingly features food and wine suggestions which are of great help and important to interested people.

“The Wine Region of Rioja” is the best book on Rioja wines to date. It clearly distinguishes the old world and new world of wines. It is the first book to capture the spirit of the wine region Rioja with such a breath taking experience. It interestingly reveals two Riojas: one present in a glorious past and the other undergoing a modern renaissance.

This area has a long tradition of wine making and especially wine ageing. You can mistake Rioja being in the Old World but it surprises one with its new ways. The region’s cutting-edge architecture is a very obvious and visible sign for this. Ana Fabiano’s “The Wine Region of Rioja” captures the power of this northern Spanish wine region that holds on to its tradition but dares to step into and incorporate the future. Further Flipping through the pages of this comprehensive tome makes one very nostalgic for the local highlights. For anyone travelling through Rioja, this book would be his good friend by giving him a clear overview of the geography, grape varieties, historic styles and wine types. The best wine in the area is a bottle of Bodegas Fernando Remirez de Ganuza Gran Reserva and the capital of Rioja is Logro ño.

A section could have been added about the stunning space-age architecture that blends so well with the ancient landscape and wineries. Overall, this book is perfect for anyone who wants to understand Spain’s wine region. Ms. Fabiano has done a good job by her vast knowledge. She has learned the Rioja’s best secrets and revealed them all in this book which excites the crowd.