Wines made from Tannat grapes of Serra Gaúcha
Discover the best wines made with Tannat as a single variety or as a blend of Serra Gaúcha.
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 wine capital, Rio Grande do Sul. Specialty: high-quality traditional-method sparklers, fine and fruity (apple, citrus, white flowers), elegant bubble, alpine expression of the south. Still wines mostly European: round fruity Merlot, firm Cabernet Sauvignon, more tannic Tannat, fresh Chardonnay, supple Riesling Italico, fine Pinot Noir. Marked by Italian immigration in 1875, humid climate tempered by altitude.
What are the typical flavors of the Tannat grape variety?
- OakPresent in 25% of Tannat
- EarthPresent in 20% of Tannat
- Black fruitPresent in 19% of Tannat
- Non oakPresent in 18% of Tannat
- Red fruitPresent in 15% of Tannat
- SpicesPresent in 10% of Tannat
- OakyPresent in 5% of Tannat
- TobaccoPresent in 4% of Tannat
- CoffeePresent in 4% of Tannat
- LeatherPresent in 4% of Tannat
- BlackberryPresent in 3% of Tannat
- PlumPresent in 3% of Tannat
- Black currantPresent in 3% of Tannat
- CherryPresent in 3% of Tannat
- FloralPresent in 2% of Tannat
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Tannat
- ChocolatePresent in 2% of Tannat
- VanillaPresent in 2% of Tannat
- Black fruitsPresent in 2% of Tannat
- Dark fruitPresent in 2% of Tannat