Wines made from Tannat grapes of Campanha
Discover the best wines made with Tannat as a single variety or as a blend of Campanha.
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 Rio Grande do Sul
Campanha is Brazil's most Southerly wine-producing region, located aLong the country's border with Uruguay. While not quite as well known as the neighboring region of Serra Gaúcha, Campanha – sometimes known as Fronteira – is beginning to attract attention for the quality of the wine produced. Soft, fruit-driven reds and rustic, Full-bodied whites are made in Campanha from Grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Tannat and Chardonnay. As a relatively New wine area, viticulture was established in the region in the 1970s.
What are the typical flavors of the Tannat grape variety?
- Dark fruitPresent in 2% of Tannat
- FloralPresent in 1% of Tannat
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Tannat
- OakyPresent in 1% of Tannat
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Tannat
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Tannat
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Tannat
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Tannat
- CranberryPresent in 1% of Tannat
- PepperPresent in 1% of Tannat