SE VENDE VINO

Is it a new movement, like craft beer and ‘growers’ champagne, or is it going back to how wine was always produced and sold? It’s an interesting argument but what is indisputable is that more and more grape growers in Rioja are not selling their produce to the mass brands, but instead pressing their own wine to sell direct to the public. As you can imagine, quality is hit and miss but there is plenty of fun to be had in the sampling, along with many a bargain. So if you see the sign outside a house or yard, stop, knock on the door and try it out. You may not discover the next big thing every time but you will be assured a friendly welcome and truly local experience.