Tannat is a grape traditionally grown in Southwest
France. In recent years, it has become
the most prominent grape grown in Uruguay – where the flavor and profile of the
grape is drastically different. Tannat
from France is heavier and has stronger tannins. Tannat from Uruguay is lighter bodied and has
softer tannins.
The nose on this wine is clean with ripe red fruits. There’s a little bit of must and some
earthiness. On the palate, you get
bitter red fruit – cranberry, raspberry, unripe cherry. It’s a bright wine that will go well with
many different food pairings. Tannins
are light and well rounded.
I’d decant this before I drink it. The initial flavor profile is a bit too tight
for me, air will help it loosen up and allow in a more diverse flavor
profile. Decanting, the process of
putting air into a red wine, can be done with a decanter or by using an aerator
when you pour. I find decanting works
better, but you’ll need to do half or more of the bottle.
Uruguay isn’t a country I usually look to when searching for
a bottle of wine, but this one is very nice.
I’m enjoying it on a Wednesday afternoon while my dogs are lying in the
sunshine. It’s sufficient to say we’re
all enjoying a sunny, fall afternoon.
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