La Rioja Alta, S.A. once again ranks among the most admired wineries in the world, securing its place for the second consecutive year in the Top 10 of the prestigious The World’s Most Admired Wine Brands ranking, compiled by Drinks International.
In the 2026 edition, the company reaches 10th position worldwide, within a classification that brings together the most influential wine brands, based on the assessment of more than 200 international experts from 48 countries. Criteria such as quality, consistency, value for money and brand strength are all taken into account. This new recognition reaffirms La Rioja Alta, S.A. as one of the key benchmarks in the global wine landscape.
This achievement is particularly significant following the historic third place reached in the previous edition, confirming the strength and consistency of a project that continues to stand among the world’s elite year after year. Remaining in the Top 10 also means being part of a select group of internationally renowned wineries, alongside names such as Catena, Antinori, Familia Torres and Vega Sicilia.
The 2026 edition has once again highlighted the outstanding moment of Spanish wine, with thirteen wineries included in the ranking, among them Familia Torres, Vega Sicilia, CVNE, Ramón Bilbao and Marqués de Riscal. In this context, La Rioja Alta, S.A.’s continued presence in the Top 10 reinforces its role as one of the brands that best represent the excellence, tradition and evolution of Spanish wine on the global stage.
This international recognition is the result of an ongoing commitment to quality, respect for origin and a way of understanding wine rooted in time, precision and fidelity to a distinctive style. A philosophy that has enabled the winery to maintain, for more than 130 years, a recognizable and highly regarded identity among professionals and wine lovers worldwide.
La Rioja Alta, S.A. continues to look to the future with the same vocation that has guided its path since its origins: to craft great wines that transcend generations and to keep building a strong, respected and admired brand across the world’s key markets.
