π Graciano
A red grape from Rioja, Spain; it adds colour and acidity to wine.
Graciano is a red grape from Rioja in Spain. Its berries are small with thick skins. The variety yields little, so it is not planted very widely, but it is valued for quality. Its wines are dark, with good acidity and a scent of dark berries and spice.
In Rioja, Graciano is rarely made alone. It is usually added to other grapes, most often Tempranillo, to give the wine colour, acidity and aroma. Besides Rioja Alta, it grows in Navarra.
Graciano belongs to Spanish wine and to grape varieties. Today more single-variety Graciano wines are made in Spain, and tasters find them interesting. So it is chosen by those who want to understand what classic Rioja is made of.
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- Part of
- π Grape varieties
- Origin
- πΊοΈ Spanish wine
- Where it grows
- π Rioja, π Navarre, π Rioja Alta
- Main grape in
- π Rioja
- Offspring
- π Grand Noir de la Calmette, π MandΓ³
Frequently asked questions
What is Graciano?
A red Spanish grape from Rioja that adds colour, acidity and aroma to wine.
Why is Graciano added to Tempranillo?
It deepens the colour, adds acidity and makes the aroma richer.
Where else does Graciano grow?
In Navarra.
Similar
π Tempranillo Blanco Β· π Maturana Blanca Β· π Castellana Blanca Β· π Rojal Tinta Β· π Pichita de Gato Β· π Pardillo