Ilurce Rio Madre Graciano 2021 (750ml) Barbera d'Alba

Ilurce Rio Madre Graciano 2021 (750ml) Barbera d'AlbaWinemaker Notes Rio Madre Graciano shows the most jovial, tasty and fruity character of the variety. It is the result of the efforts of Jorge Ordez and Bodegas Ilurce to produce a 100% Graciano wine from D. O. C. Rioja. Mostly known for its role in adding complexity to the wines of Rioja Alta and Alavesa, Graciano is a varietal that thrives in Rioja Baja due to the hotter climate. Graciano is a late ripening variety with a particularly long vegetative

But the result of our commitments is a capability

with a long tarry edge in reserve

deep wine that marries textural intensity with classicism

though not longterm

The 50 acres Estate is today led by Jean-Pierre Valade who renovated the entire property and vineyard over the last 8 years

Our 2021 Gaspare Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is made from our grapes grown on the BSEW Estate in the Gaspare Vineyard blocks

Made from nebbiolo grapes grown on vineyards in Barbaresco

dusty cocoa and vanilla spice

I love the gentlest of explosions on the palate

Based on 85% Merlot

Enjoy the nuances of apples

the meeting of cultures and know-how that allows one to (re)discover the subtleties of this appellation