Rioja, Spain’s most famous wine region, has long been known for its bold, oaky reds. However, a fresh spirit is taking hold. In Rioja, where winemaking dates back to the 11th century B.C. during the age of the Phoenicians, ancient history is everywhere. If you drive along the Ebro River, which meanders through Rioja and demarcates part of the Basque Country, you will pass a series of large Neolithic constructions known as dolmens. Upon reaching the town of Laguardia, you can visit the ruins of an Iron Age village that met its demise in a massacre during the third century B.C. And of course, you will find hundreds of vineyards that make this Spain’s most prestigious wine region.