Rioja: CVNE Winery guided visit and wine tasting
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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2017: best 2022 to 2035.
vintage5 yrs18 yrs20 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Atkin reviewed 2022 | 2017 | 91/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: blackberry, black pepper, violet, balsamic, herb
Palate: dark fruit, firm tannin, spice, mineral
A varietal Graciano from the family's variety-collection vineyards: dark, peppery and structured, showcasing a heritage Rioja grape.
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
How to serve Vivanco Coleccion Parcelas Graciano
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Venison loin, Chuleton de buey, Aged Manchego. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Parcelas range bottles single Rioja varieties from the family's collection vineyards, including a varietal Graciano.
- 2009Coleccion Parcelas single-variety range introduced
Facts
- Producer
- Dinastia Vivanco Vineyards · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Graciano (100%)
- Classification
- DOCa Rioja
- Oak
- Around 14 months in French oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 25 to 45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2009
Frequently asked about Vivanco Coleccion Parcelas Graciano
What does Vivanco Coleccion Parcelas Graciano taste like?
On the nose, blackberry, black pepper, violet, balsamic, herb. On the palate, dark fruit, firm tannin, spice, mineral. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. A varietal Graciano from the family's variety-collection vineyards: dark, peppery and structured, showcasing a heritage Rioja grape.
When should I drink Vivanco Coleccion Parcelas Graciano?
Drink 5 to 18 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Vivanco Coleccion Parcelas Graciano?
Venison loin is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Chuleton de buey and Aged Manchego. Dark game meets the peppery, structured Graciano.
Is Vivanco Coleccion Parcelas Graciano vegan?
No: the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.
What grapes are in Vivanco Coleccion Parcelas Graciano?
The blend is Graciano (100%). The wine is classified as DOCa Rioja.
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