The wine region of Progreso is located in the region of Canelones of Uruguay. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pisano or the Domaine Viña Progreso produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Progreso are Tannat, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Progreso often reveals types of flavors of cherry, coffee or peach and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, tree fruit or citrus fruit.
In the mouth of Progreso is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 3 estates and châteaux in the of Progreso, producing 63 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Progreso go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
Pinot Gris is a grey grape variety mutated from Pinot Noir. It has its origins in Burgundy, where it is called pinot-beurot in reference to the colour of the grey robes worn by the monks of the region. Established in Alsace since the 17th century, pinot gris was called tokay until 2007. It is made up of bunches of small berries that vary in colour from pink to blue-grey. It is particularly well suited to the continental climate because it is resistant to the cold in winter and to spring frosts. This variety also likes dry limestone soils with plenty of sunshine in the summer. Pinot Gris is well suited to late harvesting or to the selection of noble grapes, depending on the year and the concentration of sugars in the berries. Pinot Gris wines are distinguished by their aromatic complexity of white fruits, mushrooms, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, etc., and their great finesse. In the Loire Valley, pinot gris is used in the Coteaux-d'Ancenis appellations. It gives dry or sweet wines with pear and peach aromas.
