Uruguay reached 1,572 hectares of Tannat and it is the main producer in the world, with production volumes that even exceed those of its place of origin in France.
The Uruguayan Tannat, which is exported to 47 markets, is considered unique in the world due to the conjunction of its particular characteristics of soil, climate and viticulture practices. This means that the wine made from Tannat has different characteristics from other producing regions of that variety.
This Friday a new Tannat Dayas every April 14, so Ámbito.com made a selection of bottles to taste the national flagship strain.
Sacromonte Tannat 2020: From the Sacromonte winery, originally from Maldonado, received the gold medal in the 2022 edition of the prestigious Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). It is a full-bodied, juicy wine with soft tannins and a final taste of black cherries. Roasted black cherries, blackberries and notes of dried herbs and spices are detected on the nose.
Garzón Single Vineyard Tannat 2020: It is the only Uruguayan wine recognized with 95 points, Gold Medal and Trophy in International Wine Challenge, one of the most internationally recognized competitions and where the wines are awarded after a blind tasting, choosing the best labels in the world. It is an intense purple Tannat, elegant on the nose, with aromas reminiscent of red fruits, black plums, tobacco and dark chocolate on a spicy background. On the palate it presents an enveloping body and a long and vibrant finish.
Montes Toscanini Gran Tannat Premium 2019: This wine produced in Canelones received a great gold medal in the international competition Tannat al Mundo Terroir de Oro 2022. It is a purple wine, with aromas of raspberries, plums and chocolate. It has medium to firm tannins. In the mouth the soft texture and notes of black cherries and plums are appreciated. The finish is long with lots of fruit and tannins.
Source: Ambito
