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"Rioja Wines"

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Definition: Rioja wines come from the Rioja region of north central Spain. They can either be red or white wines. The red wines hail from the Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo and Tempranillo grapes. The white wines from the Rioja region come predominately from the Viura grape.
Also Known As: Rioja Calificada - for label classification
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