WINE DESCRIPTION
Caudalia Xi'Ipal Gracia Vid is a red wine that showcases the lesser known grape variety, Graciano. Graciano is grown across Navarra and Rioja in Spain but is smaller amounts due to it being prone to low yields and mildew. It is rare to find a varietal example. Caudalia has persisted to produce this fine example. The grapes come from a single parcel of young vines. The must sees three days of cold soaking to maximize aromas before fermentation with ambient yeasts. The wine is matured for 18 months in large, neutral, French oak for textural complexity. The result is a deeply coloured with with lifted notes of blackberry, mint, connamon and violet with firm but fine grained tannins and a generous mouthfeel. This is also a great wine to have on hand during game season as it matches well with meats like kangaroo and duck.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Caudalia Xi'Ipal Gracia Vid is a unique and intriguing wine made from the Graciano grape variety.In the glass, the wine shows an opaque color. The nose is fragrant with black fruit but lifted notes of cinnamon and violet. The wine is dry with a generous medium body, fine grained tannins and balanced acidity. The finish is long with notes of cedar and a gentle floral perfumee that lingers. Whilst the wine can be enjoyed now, it has the tannins to hold of a decade and a gamey nuance to develop. This is a must try for regular drinkers of Rioja who would like to see the lesser grapes in the spotlight to appreciate their individual attributes. Try with lamb with a redcurrant sauce.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Graciano
ORIGINS
Winery: Caudalia
Region: Navarra
Navarra is a Spanish wine region located in the north of the country, just south of the Pyrenees Mountains. It is known for its rich history, diverse topography, and unique climate, which all contribute to the production of some of Spain's most distinctive wines.
Navarra has a long history of winemaking, starting with the ancient Romans, and continuing under the Moors and Christian rule. Demand for wine was also strengthened by the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia.CUSTOMER RATING
4.1
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