Amaren Graciano

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In the glass

Aroma: blackberry, black pepper, violet, balsamic, herb

Palate: dark fruit, firm tannin, spice, mineral

A rare varietal old-vine Graciano: dark, peppery and structured with vivid acidity, showcasing a grape usually confined to blends.

What it pairs with

• Venison loin Dark game meets the peppery, structured Graciano.More wines for venison →
• Chuleton de buey Aged-beef chop frames the firm tannin.More wines for steak →Find chuleton de buey on TableJourney →
• Aged Manchego Hard cheese balances the grip and acidity.More wines for aged hard cheese →

With cheese

Queso Camerano Our pick Graciano bottled on its own is full bodied, firm in tannin and high in acidity; aged in French oak, it wants a hard curado Camerano, whose salt and fat soften the tannin and whose wild-herb notes meet the wine's freshness.

How to serve Amaren Graciano

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
4. Pair with. Venison loin, Chuleton de buey, Aged Manchego. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Amaren Graciano is a varietal old-vine Graciano, part of the premium Luis Canas family project.

1. 2001Amaren Graciano introduced

Facts

Producer

Bodegas Amaren · visiting guide

Grapes

Graciano (100%)

Classification

DOCa Rioja

Oak

Around 18 months in new French oak

ABV

14.0%

Price

EUR 35 to 60 at retail

Drinking window

6 to 20 from vintage

First vintage

2001

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