Product Description
Abel Mendoza Graciano Grano a Grano is a red wine from Rioja produced by Bodegas Abel Mendoza Monge, a winery founded in 1988 in San Vicente de la Sonsierra, near the Sierra de Cantabria.
The climate in Rioja Alavesa is continental and moderate, marked by a Cantabrian influence. Temperatures are mild with moderate rainfall. The vineyard of this Graciano wine have an average age of 35 years and they are situated on the banks of the Ebro River, on clay, loam and fine sandstones soils. The farming methods used are entirely organic. After husking is completed manually grain by grain (this is where the name “Grano a Grano” comes from), fermentation is carried out in stainless steel tanks. Afterwards malolactic fermentation occurs in French oak barrels. Finally, the wine spends 18 months in new French oak barrels. Limited production for only 1800 bottles.
dry red. 100% Graciano
Wine clean and shine, with a cherry color and purple
tones. High density of colors.
14.5% vol.
Perfect balance between primary and secondary
aromas, red fruits and fruits in syrup, also citrus,
floral, balsamic, vanilla.
D.O.C. Rioja
In the mouth it is fresh with a honeyed smooth
sensation.There is a spicy background. All this flavors
are wrapped in a smoothy character with toasted touch.
Balsamic. Persistent wine, meaty and fresh, with a
singular complexity very pleasant and fresh.
aromas are fruity, grapefruit and citrus ending.
This wine was aged for 5 months in French oak barrels.
Stews, deer, Ibérico ham, oxtail dishes.
Serving at 18-20 ºC
WA: 93 points
