Graciano

About this grape variety

Casta de lote tradicional de Rioja e a casta por trás da Tinta Miúda portuguesa. A Graciano produz vinhos de cor intensa, acidez marcada, estrutura firme, aromática floral-especiada e notável potencial de guarda. Difícil na vinha — baixas produções, maturação tardia — mas heroína nas Reservas de Rioja onde ergue a paleta dos lotes liderados pela Tempranillo. Os melhores monovarietais da Contino e da Remírez de Ganuza demonstram o seu sério potencial em solo.

Learn more about regions:

Rioja • Riorja Alta • Riorja Alavesa

Wines with this grape variety

All regions Rioja (32) Riorja Alta (1) Riorja Alavesa (1)

Marqués De Riscal Reserva Xr

Riorja Alavesa Red

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Frequently asked questions

How many Graciano wines can I compare on Wine Radar?

Wine Radar compares prices for wines made from Graciano across Portuguese online retailers — 34 in the catalogue.

Which regions produce Graciano wines?

Graciano wines on Wine Radar come mainly from Rioja, Riorja Alta, Riorja Alavesa.

What is Graciano?

A traditional Rioja blending grape and the variety behind Portugal's Tinta Miúda. Graciano makes wines of intense colour, marked acidity, firm structure, floral-spice aromatics and remarkable ageing potential. Difficult in the vineyard — low yields, late ripening — but a hero in Rioja Reservas where it lifts the…