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Definition of rioja

rioja

/riːˈoʊhɑː/
ri · o · ja
Plural:riojas
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rioja Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A dry wine, most commonly red, produced in the La Rioja region of northern Spain primarily from Tempranillo grapes and traditionally aged in oak barrels.

Example

"The sommelier recommended a full-bodied Rioja to pair with the roasted lamb."

2

An autonomous community and province in northern Spain situated along the Ebro River valley, renowned internationally for its vineyards and wine production.

• Rhymes for rioja

• Nearby Words

rio de janeiro
rio de la plata
rio grande
rioja
rioni
riot
rioter

Word Origin & Etymology

Named after La Rioja, an autonomous community and historic wine-producing region in northern Spain, itself derived from the Río Oja, a tributary of the Tirón River.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rioja. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rioja
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