| Tannat red wine produces wine tasting notes | | | | other red wines like Merlot, Cabernet |
| of red fruits and spices with an intense | | | | Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Shiraz allows |
| cherry red color and purplish tint. | | | | fine wines where the Tannat contributes with |
| | | | its robust style, body and the importance of |
| Why the Uruguayan Tannat is different to the | | | | the tannins. |
| French Tannat wine? | | | | |
| | | | The benefits of drinking red wine for the |
| The wine making process in Uruguay, South | | | | health are well known but they are increased, |
| America changed when the Tannat wine grape | | | | in an important way, with the Tannat red |
| was introduced at the end of 19th century | | | | wines. If you drink with moderation a Tannat |
| from the South West of France, a wine region | | | | red wine you obtain, derived from the Tannat |
| called Madiran, since then this type of wine | | | | grapes, a high concentration of tannins and |
| was carefully developed and improved till | | | | polyphenols that help to protect your heart |
| today. Nowadays, with more than 100 years old | | | | health and blood vessels from damaging |
| since they were introduced, Uruguay is the | | | | deposits. |
| only wine Country of the world that produces | | | | |
| important quantities of Tannat wine grapes. | | | | With investment and implementation through |
| This type of grape has thick black skins, | | | | state of the art winemaking technologies, the |
| giving with its body and the richness of | | | | Tannat wines are also matured in French and |
| tannins a Tannic red wine from which the wine | | | | American oak barrels to obtain reserve Tannat |
| takes its name, Tannat. | | | | wines. The results are aged red wines with a |
| | | | complex and solid structure. |
| In the natural process of the red wine | | | | |
| maturing a micro-oxygenation technique is a | | | | For a wine enthusiast, a food and wine |
| complement to soften Tannat red wines with | | | | pairing of a Tannat wine bottle is ideal with |
| special results. The micro-oxygenation | | | | grilled and broiled beef red meats, lamb, |
| introduces a certain amount of oxygen into | | | | chicken, roast duck, game meats and |
| the wine, in a controlled way, giving a | | | | goulashes. In the wine and cheese area, the |
| balance in the tannins of the Tannat red | | | | Tannat wine charm goes with strong, well |
| wines. The result is a varietal Uruguayan | | | | matured and blue cheeses, like Veined, |
| Tannat red wine with its own personality; its | | | | Parmesan and Blooming Rind Cheese. |
| mouth is potent with a finishing long and | | | | |
| pleasant softer, than the French Tannat wine. | | | | As a general tasting note, Tannat red wine is |
| | | | best paired with strongly flavored dishes and |
| Uruguayan Tannat fine wine by itself or | | | | the ideal serving temperature for consumption |
| blended allowing stylish combinations with | | | | is 18 to 20ºC (64 to 68ºF). |