Txabola Graciano 2022

Wine Description for Txabola Graciano 2022 by Maisulan

Colour & Appearance

Luminous cherry red in the glass, transparent and clear – a visual hint at the precise, unadorned vinification.

Nose

The bouquet captivates with Mediterranean herbs, foremost thyme, paired with red fruits and a fine minerality. Floral nuances lend elegance and freshness to the aromatic profile – never overripe or intrusive, but of remarkable clarity.

Palate

Here Graciano shows its best side: juicy and fresh on the attack with cherry fruit, herbal notes and a hint of citrus. The tannins are fine-grained, the texture silky – this wine avoids any heaviness. Instead, it impresses with precision and a medium, almost slender body. The oak is perfectly integrated and never takes centre stage.

Finish

Aromatic and of good length, with a pleasant herbal bitterness that invites the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes come from a vineyard site at 520 metres elevation in Rioja Alavesa with characteristic chalk-clay soils. This altitude and soil composition give the wine its mineral freshness and tension.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Eva Fernández and Luis Ruiz vinify this single-varietal Graciano according to biodynamic principles. Spontaneous fermentation and 16 months of ageing in used barriques create a wine that prioritises transparency and terroir expression over power – a bold, modern approach for a grape variety that traditionally served only as a blending partner.

Food Pairing Suggestions

The freshness and herbal spice make it an ideal companion for grilled lamb with rosemary, Mediterranean vegetable dishes, ratatouille or spicy hard cheeses such as Manchego. Also an exciting choice with tuna tataki or mushroom risotto.

Special Features

A prime example of how Graciano can convince as a solo wine – elegant rather than powerful, approachable rather than tannic-heavy. Maisulan proves that biodynamic viticulture and restraint in the cellar lead to wines of remarkable clarity.