The primary varietal in Rioja is Tempranillo, and it provides the structure, flavor, aroma, and nuance to the region's wine.
These include Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), Tinta Barroca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Cão and Touriga Francesa.
Varied soils and temperatures allow for growth of a wide variety of varietals including Pinot Noir, Gewurztraminer, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Tempranillo.