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Príncipe de Viana Graciano Roble 2015
Price: $14.00 (average US retail)
Size: 750ml
Winery: Bodegas Príncipe de Viana
Vintage Year: 2015
Country: Spain
Region: Navarra
Appellation: D.O. Navarra
TASTING NOTES
A unique and vibrant expression of Graciano with lush, rich blackberry and cherry notes. Bright and nuanced showing fresh minerality, white pepper and touch of clove spice with fresh red fruit. Silky and refreshing on the palate, lively and balanced, with a clean finish.
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PRESS
Príncipe de Viana Graciano Roble (2016) - "This red is round and juicy, with fresh, frank cherry and currant flavors backed by lively acidity. Light tannins keep this focused. A fruit-forward style. Drink now through 2022."
87 Points
Thomas Matthews, Wine Spectator, Aug 31, 2018
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Príncipe de Viana Graciano Roble (2015) - "This is single varietal Graciano from Spain is a deep dark purple color. It opens with a dark nose of earthy cherry, violets and spice. It is a simple, almost rustic wine, that is light to medium bodied and juicy. It displays flavors of dark cherry, pomegranate and fine minerality, with some grippy tannins. The finish is moderate and slightly tart. Teriyaki beef skewers would go nicely with this good value Graciano. "
87 Points
Ken Hoggins, Ken's Wine Guide, Jul 14, 2018
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Príncipe de Viana Graciano Roble (2013) - "Deep ruby. Lively, expressive aromas of black raspberry, smoky minerals and subtle oak spices. Smooth and silky on the palate, offering good focus to its vivid flavors of fresh cherry and cassis. Spicy, lively and taut on the finish, framed by supple tannins.
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88 Points
Josh Raynolds, International Wine Cellar, Sep 1, 2014
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BODEGAS PRíNCIPE DE VIANA WINERY INFO
Overview: 1200 acres of old vines are managed under contract throughout the region. In 2003, over one thousand additional acres of estate vineyards were established on a rolling chalky-stony plateau at the confluence of the Aragón and Ebro Rivers. Primary grape varieties, sustainably grown, are Tempranillo, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Graciano and Garnacha. Soils are mainly chalky clay and alluvial deposit, the climate an intermittent interplay of Atlantic, Mediterranean and Continental. Persistent "Cierzo" winds responsible for the adjacent Bardenas Desert Natural Park effectively minimize plant disease.
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History: Bodegas Príncipe de Viana was created in 1983 as a banner project of Caja Rural de Navarra, an agricultural lending institution founded to provide financial assistance for the sustainable development of Navarra's important farming sector. Reflecting wine's nobility among agricultural products, the project takes its name from an historic Navarran title of Spanish royal succession dating to 1423.
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