Wines made from Tannat grapes of Brazil
Discover the best wines made with Tannat as a single variety or as a blend of Brazil.
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 Brazil
With about 83,000 hectares of Vineyard">Vineyards, it ranks just behind its close neighbours, Argentina and Chile, in terms of cultivated area. Only a small portion (about 10%) of these hectares are planted with Vitis vinifera vines, but this large area does not translate into large volumes of quality wine. Concerted efforts are underway to improve this ratio. Although not yet recognized internationally, the quality of Brazilian wines is increasing year by year.
What are the typical flavors of the Tannat grape variety?
- BlackberryPresent in 7% of Tannat
- ChocolatePresent in 6% of Tannat
- MicrobioPresent in 6% of Tannat
- TobaccoPresent in 6% of Tannat
- CherryPresent in 5% of Tannat
- FloralPresent in 5% of Tannat
- Black currantPresent in 5% of Tannat
- VanillaPresent in 5% of Tannat
- Black fruitsPresent in 5% of Tannat
- EarthyPresent in 4% of Tannat