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Varietal: Graciano
Graciano is a very difficult grape grow which is generally found in Rioja. It is typically very high in acidity and thus ageworthy. Graciano may have flavors of menthol, mineral, and dark fruit. It can be very tannic.
Country: Spain
With more area under vines than any other country, it ranks third in terms of quantity of wine produced. The range of its wines is a reflection of the country's regional climatic diversity ranging from the rich and sumptuous reds of the hot and arid Ribera del Duero to the light, crisp whites of the cool Atlantic region of Galicia and Basque Country. For some of the country's best reds, try the regions of Rioja, Navarra, Ribera del Duero, Priorat, and Murcia. Spain is also responsible for some of the world's finest fortified and dessert wines, the finest of which come from the town Jerez (Sherry), in Andalucía.
Region: Navarra
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Type: Rose