2021 Rio Madre Rioja Graciano 2006 mocha and incense fill out

mocha and incense fill out the layers

raspberry coulis and touches of graphite and violet

should age beautifully for at least a decade or more

The palate is well-balanced with a waxy-textured opening

2021 Rio Madre Rioja Graciano 2006 mocha and incense fill outThe Graciano grape has long been used in Rioja to add color and complexity to the blends. Rarely bottled on its own, the folks at Rio Madre thought their Graciano had the quality and character to stand it alone. Its remarkably dark in color and shows notes of black cherries, tea, and berries on the nose. Try it on its own to get to know it, then you can pair it with spicy Chorizo or Ropa Vieja.