You may not recognise the grape variety although the fact that it comes from the Rioja will reassure you.
But go on, pick it up and put it in your trolley because it is seriously good, and only £4.99.
A Graciano single varietal. This is one of the 'other' Rioja varieties, sometimes found mixed with Tempranillo etc, but until fairly recently, never on its own. But it is making a comeback.
The Rioja people have been rediscovering some of these more obscure or neglected grapes and recognising that they are very worthwhile, and worth showcasing. This wine is no exception.
Dark looking liquid, aromas of vanilla and stewed prunes. Sour cherries to follow, some acidity but not aggressive, more the food-friendly sort. Tannins also but in reasonable abundance.
As there was a lot of turkey still hanging about we drank it with that, and it worked well.
Bodegas Barón de Ley Varietal Graciano 2009 available at a supermarket ending in ...co.
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