RIOJA WINE MONTH - OCTOBER 2026
Rioja Wine Month is a nationwide celebration of Rioja taking place throughout October, bringing together restaurants, wine bars and retailers across the UK to showcase the diversity, quality and food-friendly appeal of Rioja through exclusive tastings, events, promotions and experiences.
participants: STORES, RESTAURANTS & WINE BARS
London
South East
South west
Midlands
East
North East
North West
ISLE OF MAN
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
ONLINE
ACTIVITIES
In-store sampling
Bar Tozino
Enjoy a different Rioja by the glass every week, paired with Riojan-inspired dishes and complimentary samples.
Crystal Palace Wine Club
Discover the wines of Bodegas Familiar Chavarri through dedicated tastings, complimentary in-store sampling and a special Rioja Wine Month launch event.
Grape & Grain
Meet the winemaker, enjoy complimentary tastings and discover how Rioja shines alongside carefully matched food pairings.
Le Vignoble
Discover Rioja through the Wine Club, special events and a broad selection of wines available to sample from the Enomatic machines.
Taurus Wines
Join a Saturday Rioja tasting and discover a handpicked range of wines from the region.
Wickhams Wine Merchant
Discover new Rioja favourites with weekly tastings at Totnes Market, South Molton Market and Bristol Tobacco Factory.
Wine tastings
7P Wines
Discover the diversity of Rioja at an exclusive pop-up featuring a curated selection of wines to taste and purchase.
Amathus Drinks Bath
Join a Rioja masterclass and a series of tastings exploring some of the region’s most exciting wines.
Cellar Door Wines
Sample a range of Rioja wines throughout October and join a dedicated Rioja tasting on 8 October.
Dace Hospitality Limited
Join Dace Hospitality for its annual Rioja tasting and explore a selection of wines from the region.
Direct Wine Shipments
Join one of two small-group Rioja tastings or drop in to sample wines available throughout the month.
Doddington Farms LLP
Join a Rioja tasting evening and discover a handpicked range of wines from across the region.
Ellis Wharton Wines
Taste a selection of Rioja wines in store or join a special tasting evening hosted with Viñedos de Aldeanueva.
Evington's
Discover the breadth of Rioja at two dedicated tastings showcasing a handpicked selection of wines from the region.
Evuna 2 Limited
Be among the first to discover innovative new wines from Bodegas Santalba, including white, sparkling and low-intervention Rioja styles
Harrogate Fine Wine Co Ltd
Enjoy a Rioja tasting hosted by @Burgundynick, paired with Spanish cheeses and charcuterie.
Highbury Vintners
From tapas pairings and weekly tastings to a blind flight charting Rioja’s ageing styles, Highbury Vintners is dedicating the whole of October to Rioja.
Houndgate Wines T A Vesuvio
Join one of three Rioja tastings at The Spanish Quarter and explore a selection of wines from the region.
James Nicholson Wine Merchant
Join a guided Rioja masterclass or drop in to sample a selection of wines from one of Spain’s most celebrated regions.
Juniper Wine Cafe Ltd
Kick off Rioja Wine Month with two tutored tastings before enjoying relaxed Saturday tasting sessions throughout October.
Kirkness & Gorie
Celebrate Rioja with tastings, food pairings, winemaker visits and special Rioja dinners throughout the month.
Luvians St Andrews
Join regular Rioja tastings throughout October or take a deeper dive into the region at a dedicated masterclass.
Priory Wines
Enjoy an in-house Rioja tasting or discover the region over a dedicated wine dinner at a local restaurant.
The Spanish Nook
Discover Rioja alongside authentic Spanish cheeses, cured meats and tapas through a series of relaxed tasting experiences.
The Theatre of Wine
Join a ticketed tasting or drop in for complimentary weekend sampling as Theatre of Wine celebrates Rioja throughout October.
The Vineking
Join an intimate Rioja tasting and discover a selection of wines from across the region.
The Wine Room
Enjoy a rotating selection of Rioja wines by the glass and join a dedicated tasting celebrating the region’s diverse styles.
Weavers of Nottingham Ltd
Taste your way through Rioja at a series of in-store tastings and special events.
WoodWinters
Explore Rioja beyond red with a tasting dedicated to the region’s vibrant whites and rosés.
PROMOTIONS
Blas ar Fwyd
Discover Rioja through special offers and regular tastings showcasing a range of styles from the region.
Corks Out
Try a different Rioja every week and enjoy £10 off the usual drink-in price.
Constantine Stores Ltd
Explore Rioja through special offers, guided tastings and food-pairing inspiration designed to bring the region to life.
Dulwich Vintners
Enjoy Rioja tastings and exclusive mixed-case offers throughout October.
Evertons Wine Merchants
Sample Rioja throughout the month, enjoy exclusive offers and discover a selection of wines available in subscription cases.
Givino
Enjoy a month-long celebration of Rioja with exclusive offers, Saturday tastings and a special evening exploring white, rosé and red styles, as well as a special launch party event hosted on 3 October.
Hattersley Wines Ltd
Sample eight Rioja wines every day and take advantage of exclusive offers available throughout the month.
ND John Wine Merchants
Explore Rioja through exclusive offers and self-guided tastings from the Enomatic machines.
The Vineyard
Explore Rioja through tastings and special offers available throughout the month.
The Imperial Wine Company
Enjoy special Rioja offers throughout October and discover a rotating selection of wines available to taste in store.
The Secret Cellar
Discover new Rioja producers, explore different styles and enjoy special offers across The Secret Cellar’s stores.
PROMOTIONS & WINE TASTINGS
Cockburns Of Leith
Discover an exciting range of Rioja styles, from white and orange wines to classic reds, through special offers and tastings.
Frazier Jones Wine Merchants
Explore Rioja with exclusive offers, a specially selected mixed case and a dedicated tasting event on 9 October.
Hennings Wine
Explore Rioja through exclusive offers, weekend tastings and a guided event showcasing the region’s diversity.
KWM Wines & Spirits
Taste your way through more than 45 Rioja wines with regular tastings and exclusive offers throughout the month.
Lion Wines Ltd
Discover the full spectrum of Rioja through exclusive offers, special events and a selection of wines to suit every palate.
The Flying Cork
Taste a range of Rioja wines and enjoy exclusive case discounts throughout the month.
TASTING MENUS
Alberrys Wine Bar
Experience Rioja through a specially curated tasting menu, complemented by a Rioja tasting evening with Spanish-inspired canapés on 2 October.
Cask and Vine
Discover Rioja by the glass throughout October, paired with carefully selected bites that highlight the region's diverse styles and food-friendly character.
JIL Ltd (Trading as Whitmore and White)
Enjoy Rioja through special offers, a dedicated tasting event and a tasting menu, plus relaxed Saturday afternoon sampling.
Magnum Wineshop
Explore Rioja through guided tastings, weekend sampling sessions and food pairings designed to showcase the region’s versatility.
WWC SA
Enjoy a Rioja dinner and tasting in central London during the second week of October.
GIVEAWAYS & TASTINGS
Asador 44
Enter a charity raffle to win a rare 15-litre bottle of Beronia and enjoy a specially curated Rioja wine flight.
Cheers Wine Merchants
Taste a range of Rioja wines in store and enter for the chance to win a bottle in a special Rioja giveaway.
If you're in London this October, don't miss The Rioja Route
Explore special Rioja menus, wine flights and by-the-glass selections at the city's most celebrated Spanish restaurants.