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Product Notes
Grape variety: 100% Tannat
Variety characteristics: Tannat is a red wine grape, historically grown in South West France in the Madiran AOC and is now one of the most prominent grapes in Uruguay, where it is considered the “national grape”. The Tannat wines produced here are characterized by more elegant and softer tannins and blackberry fruit notes.
Location of our vineyards: Etchevarría, Canelones, Uruguay, located just 25 km away from the Rio de la Plata.
Soil: Calcareous and permeable undulating fields.
Harvest-Date: Early March
Harvest: Manually collected in 18 kg boxes.
Fermentation: 17 days
Malolactic Fermentation: Yes.
Oak ageing: 18 months 80% new oak barrels, 20% second use barrels.
Description: This wine shows an intense and bright Bordeaux colour, with purple glints. It has a round structure, a generous fruit expression and a very complex character with aromas of red fruits, cassis, licorice and a touch of coffee, chocolate and leather. It has a long lingering finish with a pleasant and harmonious balance of fruits.
Food Pairing: Is the perfect match for the best barbecued Uruguayan meat.
Recommended Serving Temperature: 16º to 18ºC.
Decanting: It is recommended to decant as it has natural sediments, and a little aeration will help it to express its maximum potential.
