red grape

Graciano

Warm Spanish Rioja; late-ripening.

Known as: Graciano, Cencibel de Rioja, Graciano de Rioja

Graciano is a red variety of northern Spain once considered too difficult and low-yielding, now prized for the aromatic lift it gives Rioja blends.

It adds vivid black-cherry and violet perfume, piercing acidity and a savoury bite that keeps classic Rioja Reservas and Gran Reservas young in character.

For the buyer, Graciano in a blend is a mark of quality — perfume and freshness often signal a better wine.

Flavour & Aroma Profile

Aroma

dark red fruitvioletblackberryliquorice

Flavour

black cherryraspberryvioletsspicebilberry

Food Pairing

  • · lamb
  • · grilled meats
  • · aged cheese
  • · paella

Notable Graciano Wines

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Curated top picks first, then other wines made from Graciano.