Wine Regions
- In Australia, Graciano is used either in blends with Tempranillo or as varietal wines.
- In France, the grape is grown in Languedoc-Roussillon as Morrastel or Courouillade
- In Spain, the grape produces low yields, but it's a key component of Gran Reservas in Rioja and Navarra, contributing structure and aging potential. In the Rioja DO, 395 ha (0.7%) are planted with this variety. While primarily used as a blending partner, some Rioja bodegas produce varietal Graciano wines.
- In California, Graciano is known as Xeres.
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