Graciano Rioja DOCa
Country
Spain
Region
Vallée de l'Ebre
Appellation
Rioja Alavesa
Nature
Wine
Family
Still wine
Colour
Red
Alcohol by volume
14.5
Certification
Organic
Aging potential
Up to 6 years
Designation
Denominación de origen calificada (DOCa)
Varietal
Graciano 100%
Winemaking notes
During the destemming process the
grapes are crushed and the must with the grapes are fermented in french oak vats at 28ºC. Malolactic fermentation occurs in classic 225 L french oak barrels. The wine evolves for 10 months in these barrels before bottling.
Tasting notes
Attractive cherry red. Complex aromas of "pacharan" (blackthorn berries), wet grass, green pepper, cherry liqueur and liquorice. Fleshy with a
balanced acidity and abundant in fruit.
Pairing notes
16ºC.
Food pairing: Red meat, oxtail, pigs trotters and
lamb chops. Spiced tuna. Blue cheese.