In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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.
  • 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

The Parcelas range bottles single Rioja varieties from the family's collection vineyards, including a varietal Graciano.

  1. 2009 — Coleccion Parcelas single-variety range introduced

Facts

Producer
Dinastia Vivanco Vineyards
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

Scores

  • Tim Atkin 91 (2017 vintage, reviewed 2022)

Tags

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