RIOJA by numbers.

The Rioja Wine Academy has launched a new course that has attracted over 20,000 registrations from students in 125 countries. The course, called Rioja Enthusiast, is a four-hour online course available in English and Spanish, aimed at people with no previous wine knowledge. It covers the basics of Rioja, including reading wine labels and distinguishing between grape varieties and wine styles. Students who complete the course and pass the exam will receive an official certificate. Additionally, the article mentions the introduction of 100ml Taste Tubes at Daygustation Wines in London, which provide single serves of wine and allow customers to try different wines at a fraction of the cost of a full bottle. The article also highlights the expansion of vineyards in the Rioja region by 72% since 1985, the opening of Bar Rioja in London, and the annual Rioja Wine Month celebration in the UK. Finally, it mentions the impact of climate change on the region, with rising temperatures and changing growing conditions. [Extracted from the article]