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Wine name
Brown Brothers Graciano
Wine remark
The Wine
Graciano has developed a cult-like following with wine lovers at Cellar Door due to its rarity and the wonderful savoury characters that the wine exudes.

This latest release boasts an intense garnet red colour and delicious aromas of blackcurrent, dried herbs, tobacco and spice. The palate is rich, ripe and full of berry flavours with the trademark peppery character typical to this varietal. The wine was aged in old French oak, allowing the natural fruit characters to express themselves. The 2008 Graciano is drinking well now, although 6 to 10 years in good cellaring conditions will give fantastic results.

The Grape Variety
Graciano is a Spanish grape variety. Its origins lie in Rioja, in the mountainous north-eastern part of Spain, where it once played an important role in the renowned reds of the area. Graciano is a hardy vine – bud burst is quite late, thus minimising damage from late spring frosts and it has good resistance to drought and powdery mildew. Its naturally low yields contribute to the deep colour and concentrated flavour of the wine.

Technical Information
The Graciano grapes used to make this wine were grown on our Milawa Estate vineyard and were harvested in March 2008 at baumé levels from 15 to 15.8º. It was bottled with an alcohol of 14.5%, a PH of 3.34 and an acid level of 6.8 g/L.

Serving Suggestion
The beautiful savoury characteristics of this wine make it the perfect partner to spicy Italian sausage pizza with olives and anchovies. The Graciano is also delicious with spicy Indian curries, roast lamb or beef.
Country Australia
Region Victoria: North-East/King Valley
Producer Brown Brothers
Volume 0.75 L
Color Red
Type Dry
Ranking
Alcohol 14.5%
Barrel aging
Grape variety
Graciano 100%
Years
2008
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