Wines made from Tannat grapes of Vin de Pays
Discover the best wines made with Tannat as a single variety or as a blend of Vin de Pays.
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 Pays d'Oc
Intermediate category between AOC and Vin de France (renamed IGP in 2009), 27% of national volume. Accessible, expressive wines defined by their grape: opulent Chardonnay, lively Sauvignon, round Merlot, peppery Syrah, floral Viognier with apricot. 76 IGP in France at 3 scales: regional (Pays d'Oc, Méditerranée, Val de Loire), departmental or local. Flexible rules, wide range of permitted grapes, free grape and vintage labelling.
What are the typical flavors of the Tannat grape variety?
- OakPresent in 2% of Tannat
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Tannat
- CherryPresent in 1% of Tannat
- PeachPresent in 1% of Tannat
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Tannat
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Tannat
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Tannat
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Tannat
- PlumPresent in 1% of Tannat
- CheesePresent in 1% of Tannat
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Tannat
- EarthPresent in 1% of Tannat
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Tannat
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Tannat
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Tannat
- BalsamicPresent in 1% of Tannat
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Tannat
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Tannat