Graciano

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Color of berry skin Red Hazards Disease-prone Sweetness of resulting wine Dry Scientific name Vitis vinifera 'Graciano'		Species Vitis vinifera Origin Spain, La Rioja, Navarre Wine color Red Wine Higher classification Common Grape Vine

Also called Morrastel, Cagnulari, Xeres (more) Notable regions La Rioja, Navarre, California, Australia, Languedoc-Roussillon Similar Carignan, Tempranillo, Common Grape Vine, Grenache, Mataro

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Graciano is a Spanish red wine grape that is grown primarily in Rioja. The vine produces a low yield that are normally harvested in late October. The wine produced is characterized by its deep red color, strong aroma and ability to age well. Graciano thrives in warm, arid climates.

Rio madre graciano rioja wine

Wine regions

In Australia, Graciano is used either in blends with Tempranillo or as varietal wines.

In France, the grape is grown in Languedoc-Roussillon as Morrastel or Courouillade

In Spain, the grape produces low yields, but it's a key component of Gran Reservas in Rioja and Navarra, contributing structure and aging potential. In the Rioja DO, 395 ha (0.7%) are planted with this variety. While primarily used as a blending partner, some Rioja bodegas produce varietal Graciano wines.

In California, Graciano is sometimes known as Xeres.

The grape is also grown in Argentina and Oregon.

Crossings

The French wine grape variety Morrastel Bouschet is a crossing of Graciano and the red-fleshed teinturier grape Bouschet Petit.

Synonyms

Bastardo Nero, Bois Dur, Bordelais, Cagliunari, Cagnonale, Cagnovali Nero, Cagnulari, Cagnulari Bastardo, Cagnulari Sardo, Cagnulatu, Caldareddu, Caldarello, Cargo Muol, Courouillade, Courouillade, Couthurier, Drug, Graciana, Graciano Tinto, Grosse Negrette, Jerusano, Karis, Marastel, Matarou, Minostello, Minustello, Monastel, Monestaou, Morastel, Morestel, Morrastel, Mourastel, Perpignan, Perpignanou Bois Dur, Plant De Ledenon, Tinta Do Padre Antonio, Tinta Miuda, Tintilla, Uva Cagnelata, Xeres, Xerez, Zinzillosa, Cendrón, Tanat Gris, Tintilla de Rota.

References

Graciano Wikipedia

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