Summary

Renamed from Rioja Baja in 2018 to avoid concern that Baja was seen as a quality indication

• Warmer and drier than the rest of Rioja DOCa
• Can suffer from drought
• Begins at low altitude near the River Ebro and proceeds up 1,000 m at the highest points
• Significant number of valleys

Important Varietals

• Garnacha Tinta