Rioja (en. Rioja)

/riˈoxa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
High-quality red wine that comes from the La Rioja designation of origin.
The Rioja we tasted at dinner was exceptional.
El Rioja que probamos en la cena era excepcional.
Wine-producing region in the north of Spain famous for its wine production.
La Rioja is known for its beautiful landscapes and vineyards.
La Rioja es conocida por sus hermosos paisajes y viñedos.

Etymology

The term 'rioja' comes from the name of the Spanish region of La Rioja, which is associated with wine production.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Serve a Rioja
To offer red wine from the region of La Rioja.
Servir un Rioja
Toast with a Rioja
To celebrate or make a toast with wine from La Rioja.
Brindar con un Rioja
Enjoy a Rioja
To enjoy the experience of drinking red wine from La Rioja.
Disfrutar de un Rioja

Related Words

winemaking
Process of making wine.
vinificación
designation of origin
Title that guarantees the quality of a regional product.
denominación de origen
red
Type of wine that is not white.
tinto

Slang Meanings

To have a Rioja
When we go to the winery, it’s always a good time to have a Rioja.
Cuando vamos a la bodega, siempre es momento de tomar un Rioja.
To be comfortable with a Rioja
With a Rioja in hand, I feel like I’m in paradise.
Con un Rioja en la mano, me siento en el paraíso.