Grape · Red
Graciano
RedWSET level 3
Minority partner in Rioja blends. Very high acidity and color. Excellent for aging. Difficult to grow, low yield.
- Origin
- Rioja, Spain
- Climate
- Warm
- Skin colour
- Very dark
- Alcohol
- 12-13.5%
- Ageing potential
- Excellent
Taste profile
Aromas
- Blackcurrant
- Violet
- Herbs
- Bay leaf
- Spices
Where does it grow?
Key wines
- Rioja Gran Reserva (blend)
- Graciano varietal
Food
Game, lamb, aged cheeses
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