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Graciano is a Spanish (wine), Spanish red wine grape that is grown primarily in Rioja (wine), Rioja. The vine produces a low yield (wine), yield that are normally harvest (wine), harvested in late October. The wine produced is characterized by its deep red color (wine), color, strong aroma (wine), aroma and ability to age well (wine), age well.J. Robinson ''Vines, Grapes & Wines'' pg 214 Mitchell Beazley 1986 Graciano thrives in warm, arid climates.
*In Australia (wine), Australia, Graciano is used either in blends with Tempranillo or as varietal wines.
*In France (wine), France, the grape is grown in Languedoc-Roussillon (wine), Languedoc-Roussillon as Morrastel or Courouillade
*In Spain (wine), Spain, the grape produces low yields, but it's a key component of Gran Reservas in Rioja and Navarra (wine), Navarra, contributing structure and aging potential. In the Rioja DO, 395 ha (0.7%) are planted with this variety.http://riojawine.com While primarily used as a blending partner, some Rioja bodegas produce varietal Graciano wines.
*In California (wine), California, Graciano is sometimes known as Xeres.
*The grape is also grown in Argentina.
*In the US, Graciano is also grown in Oregon and Washington.
Morrastel Bouschet
'' Accessed: October 13th, 2012
Vitis International Variety Catalogue: Graciano
, accessed on December 4, 2009 Cendrón, Tanat Gris, Tintilla de Rota.
Wine regions
*In Australia (wine), Australia, Graciano is used either in blends with Tempranillo or as varietal wines.
*In France (wine), France, the grape is grown in Languedoc-Roussillon (wine), Languedoc-Roussillon as Morrastel or Courouillade
*In Spain (wine), Spain, the grape produces low yields, but it's a key component of Gran Reservas in Rioja and Navarra (wine), Navarra, contributing structure and aging potential. In the Rioja DO, 395 ha (0.7%) are planted with this variety.http://riojawine.com While primarily used as a blending partner, some Rioja bodegas produce varietal Graciano wines.
*In California (wine), California, Graciano is sometimes known as Xeres.
*The grape is also grown in Argentina.
*In the US, Graciano is also grown in Oregon and Washington.
Crossings
The French wine grape variety Morrastel Bouschet is a crossing (plant), 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,, accessed on December 4, 2009 Cendrón, Tanat Gris, Tintilla de Rota.
References
{{Reflist Red wine grape varieties Grape varieties of Spain Spanish wine