Viña Ijalba Graciano 2020

Name: Viña Ijalba Graciano 2020 | Bine & Vine
Brand: Other Red
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$24.99

Graciano is a fairly unproductive variety, which produces wines of a bright red colour, which are acidic and very aromatic. Very fleshy and balanced.

In 1994 we produced our first wine with 100% Graciano, which had previously been considered a variety of lesser importance. It produces a wine which is bright red with a unique aroma. Its balance and rustic charm are what makes it stand out.

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Viña Ijalba Graciano 2020

Ijalba’s mission statement is to resurrect the traditional grapes of Rioja, and this wine from their 20 hectares of Graciano (the largest holding in the world) has been the flagship since they premiered the varietal bottling in 1995.

Growers moved away from Graciano because of its inconveniently low yields, but the high acidity and intoxicating perfume of the grape are a huge part of what makes Rioja blends distinctive, and are more valuable than ever in these warmer times. One cannot help but notice how many imitators this forerunner now has.

Country
Spain

Region
Rioja

Farming Practices
Certified Organic

Varieties
100% Graciano

ABV
14.05

Fermentation Vessel
Oak Upright

Aging Method
New Barrique 50%, Used Barrique 50%

Aging Duration (months)
10 months

Yeast
Native

Vineyard Name
Matamala

Soil Type
Alluvial

Picking
First winery to produce a single varietal Graciano wine. Largest Graciano vineyard in the world.

Annual Production 2000

Reviews

Decanter – “A pioneer in single-variety Rioja, Ijalba has been producing Graciano since 1994 and currently grows over 20ha in Villamediana, Logroño and Rioja Baja. The wine is relatively light and ready to drink, and shows the most exuberant aromas (wild herbs, white and black pepper, stone fruit), while retaining Graciano’s distinctive freshness on the palate. Organic.” (92 Pts)