Bodegas y Vinedos Ilurce
Rio Madre Rioja Graciano
La Rioja, Spain
Interesting grape. Full-bodied, some tannin, low acid, flavours of chocolate, coffee, liquorice, black fruits, cola, and black cardamom.
Interesting grape. Full-bodied, some tannin, low acid, flavours of chocolate, coffee, liquorice, black fruits, cola, and black cardamom.
4 people found it helpfulFeb 26th, 2014Unusual 100%Graciano. Low key aromas followed by blackberry, cherry,pomegranate, and mineral flavors. Long finish
Unusual 100%Graciano. Low key aromas followed by blackberry, cherry,pomegranate, and mineral flavors. Long finish
4 people found it helpfulMar 7th, 2013
Smooth, full bodied Rioja. A bit unique tasting.
Smooth, full bodied Rioja. A bit unique tasting.
3 people found it helpfulJun 22nd, 2014
2012- insane value.. Wild strawberry
2012- insane value.. Wild strawberry
2 people found it helpfulFeb 20th, 2014This graciano from Rioja pretty much offers as much aromatic complexity as you can get in a $10 bottle. Overripe blue and black fruit, almost a blueberry pie. Chocolate, leather, animal musk, and a touch of brett. The palate felt super flabby on day 1, with little acid or tannin to give structure to the rich fruit, but oddly enough feels much more integrated with tannins speaking a little stronger on day 2. This would benefit from at least an hour or two of decanting after opening. Unfortunately the finish is slightly bitter and not especially long or satisfying. There’s plenty of interest here for the price but there are some small issues keeping this from being a great wine.
This graciano from Rioja pretty much offers as much aromatic complexity as you can get in a $10 bottle. Overripe blue and black fruit, almost a blueberry pie. Chocolate, leather, animal musk, and a touch of brett. The palate felt super flabby on day 1, with little acid or tannin to give structure to the rich fruit, but oddly enough feels much more integrated with tannins speaking a little stronger on day 2. This would benefit from at least an hour or two of decanting after opening. Unfortunately the finish is slightly bitter and not especially long or satisfying. There’s plenty of interest here for the price but there are some small issues keeping this from being a great wine.
1 person found it helpfulMar 7th, 2018
A hidden gem, Graciano. #rioja #graciano #drinkspain
A hidden gem, Graciano. #rioja #graciano #drinkspain
Nov 25th, 2016
Deep ruby in color with a purplish rim.
Sour nose of raspberries, wild flowers, strawberries, earth, leather, forest floor, smoke, green pepper and peppercorn.
Medium plus in body with high acidity and long legs.
Tart on the palate with raspberries, cranberries, tart strawberries, pomegranate, oak, licorice, vanilla, spices, earth, leather, green pepper, coffee and peppercorn.
Medium finish with soft tannins and black pepper.
This unique Rioja is made from 100% Graciano grapes. Unique, because these grapes are usually used for blending in Rioja.
It is spicy and earthy, but also tart and unbalanced, and doesn't have enough fruit for the acidity. Not for me.
Better food wine than a sipping one. I paired it with cheeses and light appetizers.
14% alcohol by volume.
Deep ruby in color with a purplish rim.
Sour nose of raspberries, wild flowers, strawberries, earth, leather, forest floor, smoke, green pepper and peppercorn.
Medium plus in body with high acidity and long legs.
Tart on the palate with raspberries, cranberries, tart strawberries, pomegranate, oak, licorice, vanilla, spices, earth, leather, green pepper, coffee and peppercorn.
Medium finish with soft tannins and black pepper.
This unique Rioja is made from 100% Graciano grapes. Unique, because these grapes are usually used for blending in Rioja.
It is spicy and earthy, but also tart and unbalanced, and doesn't have enough fruit for the acidity. Not for me.
Better food wine than a sipping one. I paired it with cheeses and light appetizers.
14% alcohol by volume.
I love rioja but not sure ive had (m)any straight graciano before this. I got a good amount of spice on the nose and finish. In between were gobs of ripe plum and dark berries and just a touch of grill fire, whatever that means. Thought there was a little sluphur or reduction at first, but it sorted itself out. Cheers to happy endings!
I love rioja but not sure ive had (m)any straight graciano before this. I got a good amount of spice on the nose and finish. In between were gobs of ripe plum and dark berries and just a touch of grill fire, whatever that means. Thought there was a little sluphur or reduction at first, but it sorted itself out. Cheers to happy endings!
Oct 30th, 2015