Graciano is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Rioja, Spain.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for mulberry, violet, chocolate, vanilla, sweet spices and perfumed.
The regions that matter for it are Rioja, Navarra, California and Australia.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, low vigour and a preference for warm, arid climates.
It blends readily with Tempranillo and Garnacha.
Watch for the synonyms: Graciana, Morrastel, Tinta Miuda and Tintilla de Rota.
At the table it suits chorizo & lentil stew with morcilla, lamb-stuffed bell peppers and seared kangaroo with raspberry glaze.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Graciana, Morrastel, Tinta Miuda, Tintilla de Rota, Minustello, Parraleta.
Bottles to look for.
- Altos de Rioja Altos R Pigeage Graciano, Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Amaren Graciano, Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Baron de Ley Varietales Graciano, Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Beronia Graciano, Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Bodega Abel Mendoza Grano a Grano Graciano, Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Bodegas Altun San Quiles Graciano, Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Bodegas Bilbainas Vina Pomal Vinos Singulares Graciano, Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Bodegas Cota 45 'Pandorga' Tintilla de Rota, Andalucia, Spain
Graciano: common questions
01.What does Graciano taste like?+
02.Where is Graciano from?+
03.Where is Graciano grown?+
04.What food pairs with Graciano?+
05.What else is Graciano called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Spain.