{"title":"Graciano","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"2017-r-lopez-de-heredia-vina-cubillo-crianza-rioja","title":"2017 R. Lopez de Heredia, Rioja, Vina Cubillo Crianza","description":"R.  López de Heredia produces the Viña Cubillo Crianza through a resolute commitment to traditionalism, employing spontaneous fermentation in 140-year-old wooden vats followed by three years of oxidative maturation in seasoned American oak.\n\nThe fruit is sourced from the La Cubilla vineyard in Rioja Alta, where the clay-limestone soils and continental influence yield a structural profile defined by higher natural acidity and finer tannin resolution than many of its regional contemporaries.  The 2017 vintage, shaped by a significant late-April frost and a dry ripening period, resulted in lower yields that imparted a distinct phenolic concentration and increased mid-palate weight.\n\nThis inherent density is framed by the estate’s signature lean architecture and a persistent mineral nerve, ensuring the wine retains its characteristic tension and structural precision despite the warmth of the growing season.","brand":"David Bowler Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46438815138040,"sku":"17916","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_1955.jpg?v=1757108354"},{"product_id":"2012-r-lopez-de-heredia-tondonia-rosado-reserva-rioja-magnum","title":"2012 R. Lopez de Heredia, Rioja, Tondonia Reserva - Magnum","description":"\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eR. López de Heredia stands as a guardian of tradition, adhering strictly to the winemaking methods established at their founding in the 1880s. Working with organic, estate-owned fruit and native yeasts, they craft wines of singular authenticity. Their masterpiece is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eViña Tondonia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e, a spectacular vineyard of over 100 hectares situated in a shell-shaped depression on the right bank of the Ebro. Here, alluvial clay and limestone soils naturally impart the acidity and nerve required for long aging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eThe 2012 vintage, rated 'Very Good,' overcame a drought-impacted season thanks to crucial late-September rains, which ensured excellent health and balanced ripeness in the grapes. A blend led by Tempranillo with Garnacho, Mazuelo, and Graciano, this Reserva was honed by prolonged aging in American oak. The result is a wine of firm structure and persistent acidity—a classic Tondonia built for the long haul.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Bowler Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47582448386296,"sku":"19140","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_2807.jpg?v=1764977707"},{"product_id":"2018-remelluri-reserva-rioja","title":"2018 Remelluri, Rioja Reserva","description":"The Remelluri Reserva is produced from low-yielding, estate-grown fruit farmed organically on the high-altitude, limestone-rich slopes of Labastida in Rioja Alavesa. Telmo Rodríguez’s approach emphasizes site expression through dry-farming and the preservation of native cover crops, allowing the varied topography of the amphitheater-like estate to dictate the blend. The 2018 vintage, characterized by a cooler, wetter growing season, provided the necessary tension to balance the wine's inherent concentration, resulting in retained natural acidity and structural precision. Following traditional fermentation, the wine undergoes extended aging in a combination of French and American oak, which integrates the fine-grained tannins without obscuring the mineral-driven tension of the site. This Reserva maintains a taut, medium-bodied architecture, reflecting the physiological ripeness achieved through meticulous canopy management in a more demanding climate cycle.","brand":"De Maison East","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48211759202552,"sku":"20608","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3590.jpg?v=1776266853"},{"product_id":"2014-cvne-cune-gran-reserva-rioja","title":"2014 CVNE, Cune Gran Reserva, Rioja","description":"Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España (CVNE) was founded in 1879 in the historic Barrio de la Estación in Haro, Rioja Alta, and remains family-run by the direct descendants of the original founders. This wine is made from grapes sourced from their vineyards in Rioja Alta, featuring vines that average 45 years of age planted in clay and pebble soils. In the glass, it shows refined notes of red currant, raspberry, and subtle spice with a polished, structured mouthfeel. The 2014 vintage was a challenging year that required meticulous vineyard selection, ultimately resulting in a balanced, medium-bodied wine with notable freshness. This bottle is ready to enjoy now but retains the structure to age further, offering a classic, reliable expression of the region.","brand":"Alexandre Pagliano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48268989825272,"sku":"20713","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3662.jpg?v=1777574501"},{"product_id":"2014-cvne-gran-reserva-vina-real-rioja","title":"2014 CVNE, Gran Reserva Vina Real, Rioja","description":"\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1879 by the Real de Asúa brothers, the Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España (CVNE) remains under the stewardship of the founding family in the historic station neighborhood of Haro. This wine is made from Tempranillo and Graciano grapes grown in the clay-limestone soils of the Rioja Alavesa, where the vineyards feature head-trained vines. In the glass, it displays a deep ruby color with distinct aromas of dried berry fruit, tobacco leaf, and sweet spice, supported by a structured, full-bodied mouthfeel. The 2014 vintage in Rioja required diligent vineyard management to navigate a heterogeneous growing season, resulting in a wine that relies on balanced acidity and firm character. Given its extended aging, this bottle is well-integrated and provides a reliable example of traditional Rioja that has reached a mature, accessible stage for drinking now.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexandre Pagliano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48268989890808,"sku":"20714","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3737.jpg?v=1778357407"},{"product_id":"2004-bodegas-riojanas-monte-real-gran-reserva-rioja-1","title":"2004 Bodegas Riojanas, Monte Real Gran Reserva, Rioja","description":"Bodegas Riojanas, located in the Rioja village of Cenicero, traces its winemaking lineage back to 1790 and remains anchored by the founding Artacho family. This wine is made from 100% Tempranillo sourced from clay-limestone soils that provide the poor terrain necessary for concentrated fruit. In the glass, it displays a deep cherry-red color and offers savory notes of tobacco, dried fruit, and earth, held together by a structured, well-integrated tannin profile. The 2004 vintage provided ideal, moderate growing conditions with sunny days and cool nights, resulting in a balanced crop that has allowed this wine to age with steady grace. Having already spent significant time in the cellar, this bottle is ready to enjoy tonight but maintains the structural integrity to hold for further short-term cellaring.","brand":"Alexandre Pagliano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48268992151800,"sku":"20753","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3715.jpg?v=1778020878"},{"product_id":"2004-bodegas-riojanas-vina-albina-gran-reserva-rioja","title":"2004 Bodegas Riojanas, Vina Albina Gran Reserva, Rioja","description":"\u003cp\u003eBodegas Riojanas is one of the old Cenicero houses, founded in 1890 and still tied to the Artacho family. Viña Albina is their traditional Rioja Alta bottling, made from 80% Tempranillo, 15% Mazuelo and 5% Graciano grown on clay-limestone soils. The blend matters: Tempranillo gives the core, Mazuelo adds acidity and firmness, and Graciano brings color and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2004 is one of the great modern Rioja vintages, and Gran Reserva is the right format for a house like this. Long aging in American oak and bottle has moved the wine into the classic mature Rioja register: dried cherry, cedar, leather, tobacco and spice. Ready to drink now, especially with lamb, roast mushrooms, grilled pork or aged Manchego.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexandre Pagliano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48268992446712,"sku":"20761","price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3733.jpg?v=1778356896"},{"product_id":"2017-cvne-contino-vina-del-olivo-rioja","title":"2017 CVNE, Contino Vina del Olivo, Rioja","description":"Contino was established in 1973 by CVNE as the first single-estate winery in Rioja, located in a 16th-century farmhouse near Laguardia in the Rioja Alavesa sub-region.  This wine is made from 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano grown in the estate's distinct calcareous clay soil, a plot recognized by the ancient olive tree for which the wine is named.\n\nIn the glass, it presents flavors of plum, currant, and licorice, supported by a firm structure and persistent, fine-grained tannins.  The 2017 vintage was marked by severe spring frost and a hot, dry summer, which resulted in reduced yields and a concentrated, fresh profile.\n\nWith its notable balance and acidity, this wine is built for the cellar and will continue to evolve over the next decade.","brand":"Alexandre Pagliano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48268992774392,"sku":"20774","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3732.jpg?v=1778356838"}],"url":"https:\/\/mwcwine.com\/collections\/graciano.oembed","provider":"Manhattan Wine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}