Graciano is a Spanish red wine grape that is grown primarily in Rioja. The vine produces a low yield that are normally harvested in late October. The

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produced is characterized by its deep red

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, strong aroma and ability to age well.J. Robinson ''Vines, Grapes & Wines'' pg 214 Mitchell Beazley 1986 Graciano thrives in warm, arid climates.

Wine regions

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, Graciano is used either in blends with Tempranillo or as varietal wines. *In

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, the grape is grown in

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as Morrastel or Courouillade and in Corsica as Minustello or Minustellu. *In

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, the grape produces low yields, but it is a key component of Gran Reservas in Rioja and Navarra, contributing structure and aging potential. In the Rioja DO, 395 ha (0.7%) are planted with this variety. While primarily used as a blending partner, some Rioja bodegas produce varietal Graciano wines. *In

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, Graciano is sometimes known as Xeres. *The grape is also grown in

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. *In the

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, Graciano is also grown in

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, Texas, Oregon, and Washington.

Crossings

The French wine grape variety Morrastel Bouschet is a crossing of Graciano and the red-fleshed teinturier grape Bouschet Petit. Vitis International Variety Catalogue (VIVC)
Morrastel Bouschet
'' Accessed: October 13th, 2012

Synonyms

Bastardo Nero, Bois Dur, Bordelais, Cagliunari, Cagnonale, Cagnovali Nero, Cagnulari, Cagnulari Bastardo, Cagnulari Sardo, Cagnulatu, Caldareddu, Caldarello, Cargo Muol, Courouillade, Courouillade, Couthurier, Drug, Graciana, Graciano Tinto, Grosse Negrette, Jerusano, Karis, Marastel, Matarou, Minostello, Minustello, Monastel, Monestaou, Morastel, Morestel, Morrastel, Mourastel, Perpignan, Perpignanou Bois Dur, Plant De Ledenon, Tinta Do Padre Antonio, Tinta Miuda, Tintilla, Uva Cagnelata, Xeres, Xerez, Zinzillosa,Vitis International Variety Catalogue: Graciano
, accessed on December 4, 2009 Cendrón, Tanat Gris, Tintilla de Rota..

References

{{Reflist Red wine grape varieties Grape varieties of Spain Spanish wine