Rioja Baja Region

Sub region of Rioja region

Rioja Baja is a sub-region of the Rioja wine region in Northern Spain and forms the largest portion of the region, and accounts for 40% of its wine output.

Most of its vineyards are located south of the Ebro River and unlike its neighbors Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa, the Rioja Baja region has very dry and warm summers  producing wines high in alcohol but low in acidity and aroma profile.