Spain: The red “Wine-paths” in La Rioja
Countless vineyards form a huge red heart beneath the sun in northern Spain by Kon Hans I admire the red color, the deep red, which flirts with the color of a ruby, such as when we lift up a glass of red wine letting the light to reveal to us this magical primeval color of the fruits of the land. There is a unique place, in northern Spain, between the mountains, that pays tribute to this color: with golden-red meadows and medieval monasteries, with a bright blue sky that embraces countless vineyards, forming a huge red heart pulsing beneath the sun; it is the birthplace of the excellent Spanish wine, La Rioja. The Autonomous Community of La Rioja, is a region known even from Roman times for its favorable climate and its rich soil, suitable for growing all kinds of vegetables and various grape types that produce some of the best wines in the world. The entire region's economy is based mainly on wine production, which, in addition to the strong State subsidies and Euro...