The flavor of chalk dust in wine of Coastal Region

Discover the of Coastal Region wines revealing the of chalk dust flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).

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The wine region of Coastal Region of Uruguay. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vientos or the Domaine Ambeloui produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Coastal Region are Tannat, Chardonnay and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Coastal Region often reveals types of flavors of cherry, eucalyptus or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, black fruit or red fruit.

In the mouth of Coastal Region is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 11 estates and châteaux in the of Coastal Region, producing 12 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Coastal Region go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

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