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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

Wine education 101 juan muga describes graciano


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.

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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, CendrĂ³n, Tanat Gris, Tintilla de Rota.

    References

    Graciano Wikipedia