Wines made from Tannat grapes of South West
Discover the best wines made with Tannat as a single variety or as a blend of South West.
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 South West
The South-West is a large territorial area of France, comprising the administrative regions of Aquitaine, Limousin and Midi-Pyrénées. However, as far as the French wine area is concerned, the South-West region is a little less clear-cut, as it excludes Bordeaux - a wine region so productive that it is de facto an area in its own right. The wines of the South West have a Long and eventful history. The local rivers play a key role, as they were the main trade routes to bring wines from traditional regions such as Cahors, Bergerac, Buzet and Gaillac to their markets.
What are the typical flavors of the Tannat grape variety?
- OakPresent in 7% of Tannat
- Red fruitPresent in 6% of Tannat
- Black fruitPresent in 6% of Tannat
- SpicesPresent in 6% of Tannat
- EarthPresent in 5% of Tannat
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Tannat
- OakyPresent in 4% of Tannat
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Tannat
- CherryPresent in 3% of Tannat
- Black fruitsPresent in 2% of Tannat
- EarthyPresent in 2% of Tannat
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Tannat
- BlackberryPresent in 2% of Tannat
- Black currantPresent in 2% of Tannat
- PlumPresent in 2% of Tannat
- CheesePresent in 2% of Tannat
- ChocolatePresent in 2% of Tannat
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Tannat
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Tannat
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Tannat
News about the grape variety Tannat
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