Graciano

Graciano is a red grape variety native to Spain. It is mainly cultivated in Navarra and Rioja wine regions, and it produces aromatic wine with good acidity and tannins. Graciano is known under various synonyms, and it is found in other Mediterranean countries, suggesting that it is an old European variety.

For a long time, the grape was mistakenly thought to be identical to Parraleta. Graciano-based wines are usually intensely colored, aromatic, and high in acidity. They are fresh and sometimes have a spicy character with a fruity aroma reminiscent of mulberry and blackberry, often with hints of violet, vanilla, and mint.