Modern Rioja: Evolution, Emerging Trends and the 2024 Vintage
With Peter Arijs, PhD/DipWSET
Wednesday Nov 27 2024 6:00 pm CET
Summary
The best wine regions never stand still, and Rioja is such an interesting clash of old meets new. Join us for this fascinating webinar from one of the world’s leading experts in the region, to understand how it’s positioned itself at the forefront of change and get to grips with the evolving landscape of modern, 21st century Rioja.
This session will start with a detailed look at the latest regulatory changes, including the recently updated rules for village-level wines, as well as sparkling wines, plus a recap of key changes since 2007. Then, we’ll explore the current trends reshaping Rioja, including new wine styles and producers and what is happening in the vineyards. Finally, we’ll examine how recent vintages are shaping the wines, the impact of climate change and a detailed look at the challenges and opportunities of the 2024 vintage.
About the Speaker
Peter Arijs is the educational and global project manager for the DOCa Rioja. Peter holds a Ph.D. in engineering from Ghent University (Belgium) and has been working in wine education for several years. He obtained the WSET Diploma in 2020 with a distinction grade, for which he was awarded the Royal Tokaji Award. He is also a certified educator for the Spanish Wine Scholar program of Wine Scholar Guild.