Wines made from Marselan grapes of Tarija
Discover the best wines made with Marselan as a single variety or as a blend of Tarija.
More informations about the variety Marselan
Supple, fruity reds with a deep robe and melted tannins, featuring aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, violet, soft spices and garrigue notes. Good consistency and short-to-medium ageing capacity. Made in blends and as a single variety in Languedoc-Roussillon (IGP Pays d'Oc) and exported massively to China where it has become an emblematic quality signature. Also in Brazil and Argentina. A Cabernet Sauvignon × Grenache cross created in 1961 by Paul Truel in Montpellier.
More informations about the region of Tarija
Wine capital of Bolivia, ~80% of national vineyard, vines planted between 1,600 and 2,350 m altitude (among the highest in the world). Very sunny dry climate, strong day-night temperature range. Muscat of Alexandria is the signature white king (~70%): aromatic and floral with fresh grape, citrus, white flowers, peach and honey — base of Singani, national spirit comparable to Pisco. Dense Malbec (blackberry, plum, violet, spices), firm Tannat and Cabernet in modern reds.