Wines made from Tannat grapes of Rio Grande do Sul
Discover the best wines made with Tannat as a single variety or as a blend of Rio Grande do Sul.
More informations about the variety Tannat
Powerful, tannic reds with inky colour and dense texture, with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, black plum, leather, liquorice and smoky notes. Very high ageing potential and polyphenol content (health reputation). Star of Madiran AOC in Béarn and the national grape of Uruguay (Canelones, Maldonado). Also grown in Irouléguy and Tursan. Late-ripening red variety from south-west France.
More informations about the region of Rio Grande do Sul
Brazil's winemaking heart (~80% of production), Italian tradition. Recognised specialty: traditional-method sparkling wines (espumantes), fresh and fruity, based on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, among South America's finest. Accessible reds: supple, fruity Merlot (plum, cherry), fleshy Cabernet Sauvignon, dense, tannic Tannat. Round Chardonnay, light Riesling Italico, sweet, floral Moscato whites.
What are the typical flavors of the Tannat grape variety?
- OakPresent in 8% of Tannat
- Black fruitPresent in 6% of Tannat
- EarthPresent in 5% of Tannat
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Tannat
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Tannat
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Tannat
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Tannat