Carmenère vs Tannat
Compare Carmenère and Tannat: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Carmenère | Tannat | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 4101 | 2612 |
| Average rating | 3.59 / 5 | 3.66 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Chile, France, United States, Italy, Brazil | France, Uruguay, Brazil, United States, Argentina |
Carmenère
Velvety, deep reds with a dark robe and round tannins, showing aromas of blackberry, plum, ripe red pepper, dark chocolate, coffee and gentle spice. Warm, supple finish. Absolute star of Chile (Colchagua, Cachapoal, Maipo) where it was rediscovered in 1994, long confused with Merlot. A historic Bordeaux variety that nearly vanished after phylloxera, a cross of Cabernet Franc × Gros Cabernet.
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Powerful, tannic reds with inky colour and dense texture, with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, black plum, leather, liquorice and smoky notes. Very high ageing potential and polyphenol content (health reputation). Star of Madiran AOC in Béarn and the national grape of Uruguay (Canelones, Maldonado). Also grown in Irouléguy and Tursan. Late-ripening red variety from south-west France.
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