T
he vineyards in La Rioja provide a spectacular view. Constantly changing with the seasons, they follow the symbolic pace of the vine growth cycle’s eternal rebirth. Autumn is breathtaking, with a diversity of colours —powerful reds and intense yellows show a new facet of nature-become-art. The colours spread across a varied landscape with a myriad perspectives and a uncounted nuances. It is an ideal time for photographers and painters, who will find an endless number of subjects for their works. It is also perfect for those who have a special sensitivity to the beauty of nature. Winter provides a different, albeit no less beautiful, view of the land. There is a sense bareness, with browns alternating with the white traces of snow. When snow covers the land, it provides the opportunity of a different, almost minimalist reading of the territory. The bare vines are outlined in the snow in what look like characters in the Japanese phonetic script. Just let your imagination soar to find a beautiful and disturbing reality. Green is the colour of spring and summer. The country awakens, full of life with shades of colour that, little by little, cover the countryside. You can discover how clusters are born, develop and mature on the road to the next vintage. Autumn again closes this eternal cycle.