Wines made from Tannat grapes of Salta
Discover the best wines made with Tannat as a single variety or as a blend of Salta.
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 Salta
Salta, in the far North of Argentina, is home to some of the world's most extreme Vineyard sites. As is the case in Catamarca to the South and Jujuy to the northwest, Salta's vineyards are often located amid mountainous terrain with some reaching altitudes of just over 3,000 meters (9840ft) above sea level. The viticultural area is mainly concentrated to Cafayate of the Calchaqui Valley. Argentina's signature Grape varieties of Torrontes and Malbec are Salta's top performers, producing Bright, intensely flavored wines.
What are the typical flavors of the Tannat grape variety?
- OakPresent in 10% of Tannat
- EarthPresent in 9% of Tannat
- SpicesPresent in 8% of Tannat
- Black fruitPresent in 8% of Tannat
- Non oakPresent in 7% of Tannat
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Tannat
- Dried fruitPresent in 4% of Tannat
- OakyPresent in 2% of Tannat
- LeatherPresent in 2% of Tannat
- PepperPresent in 2% of Tannat
- SmokePresent in 2% of Tannat
- BlackberryPresent in 2% of Tannat
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Tannat
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Tannat
- FloralPresent in 1% of Tannat
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Tannat
- Black cherriesPresent in 1% of Tannat
- Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Tannat
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Tannat
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Tannat