Wines made from Tannat grapes of Greece
Discover the best wines made with Tannat as a single variety or as a blend of Greece.
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 wines of Greece
Greece, a mountainous Turkey/mediterranean">Mediterranean country in Southeastern Europe, is often considered the cradle of Western civilization. Archaeological evidence suggests that wine has been made in Parts of Greece for over 4000 years. References in Homer's Iliad and Odyssey confirm that viticulture was widespread here in the 8th century BC. The importance of wine is also evident in Greek mythology.
What are the typical flavors of the Tannat grape variety?
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Tannat
- OakPresent in 5% of Tannat
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Tannat
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Tannat
- Black fruitPresent in 5% of Tannat
- EarthPresent in 4% of Tannat
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Tannat
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Tannat
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Tannat
- FloralPresent in 1% of Tannat