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Rioja
Selección de Fincas Graciano
75cl Bottle - 2019
Selección de Fincas Graciano is a Rioja Alta wine made with Graciano grapes from south-facing vineyards, to compensate for its late ripening. It offers intense aromas of black pepper, black fruit and balsamic, with a smooth taste, silky tannins and a fresh acidity characteristic of the variety. Ideal for pairing with oily fish, suckling pig or lamb.
Production Zone
Rioja
Type of wine
Red
Winery
CVNE
Aging
Other Aging
Format
75cl
Grape variety used
Graciano: 100%
Alcohol content
13,5
Characteristics of the vineyard
The elaboration of our Selección de Fincas Graciano is carried out with vineyards of this variety belonging to our best suppliers.
The vineyard faces south as Graciano is a late ripening variety and this orientation compensates for the continental climate and Atlantic influence predominant in the Rioja Alta sub-area.
The clusters are of medium size and the berries are round, deep black, with fine skins and a pleasant bittersweet must.
It is not easy to grow as it only ripens well in soils and plantations with good exposure and is not a very productive variety. On the other hand, this variety produces very aromatic, floral wines, with a very lively color, fresh and with good acidity.
Winemaking characteristics
After carrying out various ripening controls in the field on the selected vineyards and once the required parameters have been reached, the grapes are harvested by hand so that the grapes enter the winery as intact as possible.
Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation is carried out in stainless steel tanks. At the end we carry out a racking so that the wine spends a short period of time in used barrels where it acquires its final balance before filtration and bottling.
Harvest information
The harvest begins at CVNE on September 12 and finishes on October 15.
The vegetative state of the vineyard has been very good in terms of health in both Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa.
Due to temperature fluctuations and light rainfall during the months of May and June, the quantity of grapes was reduced, resulting in small, loose and less compact bunches, but increasing the quality considerably.
The grapes were late compared to last year, but the low yields led to an earlier ripening, thus matching the harvest dates.
The grapes were harvested calmly and staggered, allowing for a good selection of grapes both in the field and in the winery.
Tasting notes
High purple color.
High aromatic intensity and good complexity. We discover aromas of black pepper, minerality, black fruit, balsamic and delicate toasted notes.
The entry on the palate is smooth and its passage is marked by a silky tannin that culminates with the typical acidity of the Graciano variety, which makes the retronasal is long fruity and fresh.
The recommended pairing ranges from oily fish to meats such as suckling pig or lamb.
Serving temperature 16-18ºC.
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