Wines made from Tannat grapes of Lujan de Cuyo
Discover the best wines made with Tannat as a single variety or as a blend of Lujan de Cuyo.
More informations about the variety Tannat
Tannat is a red grape variety from Béarn which belongs to the cotoïdes family. Present in several vineyards of France, it occupies nearly 3,000 ha. Its leaves are reddish with tan patches. Its bunches are either of normal size or larger. Its berries have a thin skin and are rounded. Its foliage has a swarthy appearance. This variety must be pruned long because it is vigorous. It likes sandy and gravelly soils. Tannat is often exposed to leafhoppers and mites. It is also somewhat susceptible to grey rot. It has 11 approved clones, including 474, 717 and 794. Once mature, this variety produces acidic, fruity, tannic, acidic and full-bodied wines. Various aromas emerge, notably tobacco, cinnamon and exotic wood. Tannat is rarely used alone. It is combined with iron-servadou to obtain a fruitier taste or with cabernet sauvignon to be more rounded.
More informations about the region of Mendoza
Luján de Cuyo is a wine-producing sub-region of Argentina's largest viticultural area, Mendoza. Unsurprisingly, Malbec is the region's most-important grape variety, producing Bold, intensely flavored red wines. Excellent wines are also produced here from Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Torrontés. Located in a valley just South of Mendoza City itself, the Luján de Cuyo region is home to some of the most famous names in Argentinean wine.
What are the typical flavors of the Tannat grape variety?
- OakPresent in 7% of Tannat
- EarthPresent in 6% of Tannat
- Black fruitPresent in 5% of Tannat
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Tannat
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Tannat
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Tannat
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Tannat
- CherryPresent in 1% of Tannat
- OakyPresent in 1% of Tannat
- SmokePresent in 1% of Tannat
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Tannat
- TobaccoPresent in 1% of Tannat
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Tannat
- CoffeePresent in 1% of Tannat
- LicoricePresent in 1% of Tannat
- PlumPresent in 1% of Tannat
- Dark chocolatePresent in 1% of Tannat
- PepperPresent in 1% of Tannat
- ChocolatePresent in 1% of Tannat
- CedarPresent in 1% of Tannat