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…Young, unoaked, juicy, soft, supple fruit, peppery and bright.”
Margaret Rand – Decanter Magazine - June 09
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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: Unoaked.

Description:
A well balanced wine, of velvety tannins and with unique personality. This wine is full bodied and has a well rounded mouthfeel, intense expression of fruit and varietal character of Tannat.

Food Pairing: It is a perfect match for lamb or barbequed steaks.

Recommended Serving Temperature:
16º to 18ºC.

Decanting:
Recommended 30 minutes decanting before drinking.





Juan Andrés  &  Alejandro Marichal
Winemakers