Economy
La Rioja is known for its production of Rioja DOCa wines (although the Rioja viticultural region extends slightly into the neighboring administrative regions of Álava and Navarra).
- Agriculture:
- Dryland farming: Wheat, Barley and Grape.
- Irrigation: Asparagus, Capsicum ... others.
- Animal husbandry of sheep
- Rioja (wine)
- Industry:
- Wine production and conserves: in Logroño, Cenicero, Haro and Calahorra.
- Textiles and footwear: in Logroño, Arnedo, Cervera del Río Alhama and Ezcaray.
- Furniture factories: in Ezcaray, Logroño and Nájera.
- Rubber, plastics, chemical products and transport machinery.
- Natural Chorizo,Casalarreina
Main products from La Rioja sold to Spain include:
- Tempered Glass
- Wine
- Food preserves
- Footwear
- Charcuterie
- Chorizo Embutidos Gamboa
Exports are directed mostly towards the European Union, United States and Canada.
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