In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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.
  • Chuleton de buey Find chuleton de buey on TableJourney →
    Aged-beef chop frames the firm tannin.
  • Aged Manchego
    Hard cheese balances the grip and acidity.

History

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

  1. 2001 — Amaren Graciano introduced

Facts

Producer
Bodegas Amaren
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

Scores

  • Tim Atkin 93 (2017 vintage, reviewed 2022)

Tags

cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body graciano high acid mood bold mood savoury occasion cellar occasion special old vines old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with red meat price premium still red
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