ON-354753

Rio Madre Graciano 2014, Doca Rioja

Tempranillo Tempranillo
Rioja, Spain

$15.95 (354753)

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January 07, 2017

Critic Reviews (4)

John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

Nicely open and perfumed, with zesty acids and fresh, resinous herbs leading over crunchy red and black fruit - this...

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Sara d'Amato
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Sara d'Amato

A bright and cheerful Rioja with vibrancy and deliciously sweetish red fruit flavours. Notes of red licorice and...

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Michael Godel
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Michael Godel

Really tart and even juicier graciano from Rioja with a type of acidity and red berry tang that the variety can...

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

The gritty Graciano grape is usually relegated to a blending role in Rioja but is surfacing more as a varietal wine....

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Eric B
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Lovely on the nose with some florality. Medium weight and good length with a bit of grip on the finish. Great value, very drinkable.

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It's only wine but I like it
It's only wine but I like it

A fresh and lively wine thanks to bright acidity. Herbal red fruit with hint of spice on a medium-bodied frame. Not sure that I have ever had a 100% graciano but it is certainly worth trying. Nice price too. Tasted March 2017.

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