Wines made from Tannat grapes of Bolivia
Discover the best wines made with Tannat as a single variety or as a blend of Bolivia.
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 wines of Bolivia
Bolivia has an extreme high altitude wine industry, in which about 75% of production is red wine, with 20% white wine and a small amount of dessert wine, Sparkling wine and fortified bottles. As in other Chile/south-region">South American countries, the wine industry originated with the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century and the need for the monastic orders that accompanied the conquistadors to produce wine for the sacrament. Centuries-old Vines are still in production, although often the vinifera variety has not yet been identified. These plants are grown in the traditional way around the trunks of molle and chanar trees.
What are the typical flavors of the Tannat grape variety?
- OakPresent in 12% of Tannat
- Non oakPresent in 11% of Tannat
- Black fruitPresent in 11% of Tannat
- SpicesPresent in 10% of Tannat
- Red fruitPresent in 10% of Tannat
- EarthPresent in 8% of Tannat
- LeatherPresent in 4% of Tannat
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Tannat
- OakyPresent in 3% of Tannat
- EarthyPresent in 3% of Tannat
- TobaccoPresent in 3% of Tannat
- VioletPresent in 3% of Tannat
- FloralPresent in 3% of Tannat
- CherryPresent in 3% of Tannat
- Black cherriesPresent in 3% of Tannat
- PlumPresent in 3% of Tannat
- Dark fruitPresent in 3% of Tannat
- SmokePresent in 2% of Tannat
- VanillaPresent in 2% of Tannat
- Black fruitsPresent in 2% of Tannat