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Brown Brothers Tempranillo & Graciano
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The Wine

Having made wines from Graciano from the early 1960’s and Tempranillo the 1990’s we have decided to bring these two Spanish varieties together. This is a classic Rioja blend from northern Spain utilising a small percentage of Graciano to deepen the colour and intensity of Tempranillo. In the glass this wine is a bright crimson red with aromas of spice dried herbs and mixed berries. These characters follow through to the palate which has savoury texture and very fine tannins. The 2008 Tempranillo Graciano blend is a medium bodied style of wine that can be enjoyed now or cellared in the short-term for further development.




The Grape Variety


Tempranillo is said to be Spain’s answer to Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s the variety that puts the spine into a high proportion of Spain’s most respected red wines and is the most widely planted grape variety in the highly regarded Rioja region, where it is often blended with the Graciano, native to this 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 complementing the spicy savoury characters of Tempranillo




Technical Information


The Tempranillo (85%) grapes were grown at our own Banksdale while the Graciano came from the Milawa (15%) vineyard both the King Valley. The fruit was harvested from mid to late March at baumé levels ranging from 13.7 to 14.6. Different parcels of the wine spent 15 months in mainly American oak of which 16% was new. A small parcel was aged in French oak for added complexity. It was bottled with an alcohol of 14.5%, a pH of 3.44, and an acid level of 6.2 g/L.




Serving Suggestions


In Spain, wine and food are taken seriously and this Spanish blend will make the perfect match for a wide array of traditional Spanish dishes such as paella and tapas, as well as some classic Australian meals. The 2008 Tempranillo Graciano is also a great match with garlic infused leg of lamb served with Mediterranean vegetables.
Country Australia
Region Victoria: North-East/King Valley
Producer Brown Brothers
Volume 0.75 L
Color Red
Type Dry
Ranking
Alcohol 14.4%
Barrel aging 15 Month
Grape variety
Tempranillo 85%
Graciano 15%
Years
2008
2006
2005
2003
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