Tannat vs Merlot
Compare Tannat and Merlot: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Tannat | Merlot | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 2612 | 81119 |
| Average rating | 3.66 / 5 | 3.66 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, Uruguay, Brazil, United States, Argentina | France, Italy, United States, Spain, Chile |
Tannat
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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Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
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