Spanish resurgence fuels record Rioja sales in 2013
Decanter.com.- Global consumption of Rioja wines hit an all-time record in 2013 as Spain’s domestic drinkers rediscovered one of the country’s best-known wine regions. Spanish consumers appear to be reappraising Rioja, trade body Wines from Rioja said today (19 February). It announced a 4% increase in global Rioja wine sales for 2013 versus 2012, to a record 277m litres – equivalent to 369m bottles. It is the first time Rioja wines consumption has risen in Spain since 2008. Total wine…