Red grape
Graciano
A dark, high-acid Spanish black grape with firm tannin and floral perfume, blended in small amounts into Rioja.
At a glance
- Blackberry
- High acidity
- Floral
Recognize it
High acidity with firm tannin in a full body, dark in color. Blackberry leads with a floral or peppery lift and an iron-like savor.
Similar grapes
Petit Verdot
Similar both are dark, tannic grapes often used in small proportions.
Difference Petit Verdot leans toward violet and black pepper; Graciano adds more iron-like savory character.