Wines made from Tannat grapes of Vigneti delle Dolomiti

Discover the best wines made with Tannat as a single variety or as a blend of Vigneti delle Dolomiti.

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 Trentino-Alto-Adige

The wine region of Vigneti delle Dolomiti is located in the region of Trentin-Haut-Adige of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine San Leonardo or the Domaine Pojer e Sandri produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vigneti delle Dolomiti are Teroldego, Chardonnay and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Vigneti delle Dolomiti often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, dried fruit or green herbs and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or celery.

What are the typical flavors of the Tannat grape variety?