Top 100 red wines of San José
Discover the top 100 best red wines of San José as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of San José and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of San José
Viticultural department of southern Uruguay facing the Rio de la Plata, temperate oceanic climate, clay-loam soils. Tannat red king (imported from SW France in 1870 by Basques): silkier and fruitier Uruguayan version than Madiran — blackberry, black cherry, plum, cocoa, herbs, smooth rounded tannins. Supple Merlot and firm Cabernet complementary. Taut saline Albariño and crisp Sauvignon Blanc in whites.
Small volumes, high quality, Atlantic character.