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Rioja wine reflects a long and varied winemaking tradition in the
Spanish region of La Rioja, starting with the first Phoenician settlers
in 11th century BC. As with many of Europe's most well known wine
regions, the Ancient Romans founded many of the Rioja vineyards.
Throughout the Middle Ages, pilgrims to the shrine of St. James at
Santiago de Compostela passed through the region and carried back with
them the reputation of wines from the area.
