Bodegas Caudalia, Xi'ipal Graciano Gracia Vid

Smoky spicy black-fruit aromas are at max ripeness for Graciano. A tight, somewhat narrow palate is typical of this acid-driven variety. Reduced flavors of plum and cherry come with hints of chocolate and cola.

Winery: Bodegas Caudalia
Appellation: Navarra
Average age of vines: 12 years old
Farming Methods: Organic - Non Certified
Maturation: Aged for 18 months in used 500L French oak puncheons; total production of 1,500 bottles
Soil: Chalky and limestone with large stones
Varietal: 100% Graciano
Vineyard Orientation: 625 meters
Vineyard Size: 8.76 hectares

Wine	Scores	Downloads	Reviews
Bodegas Caudalia, Xi'ipal Graciano Gracia Vid 2015	91 Vinous Inky ruby. An exotically perfumed bouquet evokes ripe, dark berries, pot-pourri and vanilla, along with a building oak spice note. Rich, palate-coating blackberry, bitter cherry and violet pastille flavors are complicated by spice and mineral notes that expand with air. Closes on a youthful, tannic note, showing very good clarity and leaving a sweet dark berry note behind. 91 James Suckling Quite a complex Navarra red with redcurrant and plum aromas, plus lemon-zest freshness. Good concentration and quite a long, crisp and dry finish. Drink now or hold. 91 Wine Enthusiast Smoky spicy black-fruit aromas are at max ripeness for Graciano. A tight, somewhat narrow palate is typical of this acid-driven variety. Reduced flavors of plum and cherry come with hints of chocolate and cola. Lastly, a loaded finish is racy and fruity, though not that deep. Drink through 2020.	Bottle Image Label Image Shelf Talker Tech Sheet