Question: is rioja low in tannins?
Answer: Some wine styles are high in tannins (red Bordeaux, Barolo and Barbaresco, vintage port when young, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon) while others are less so (red Burgundy, Dolcetto and Barbera, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese and Spanish Rioja). Beaujolais and Tempranillo are even lower in tannin.