Wines made from Tannat grapes of South Africa
Discover the best wines made with Tannat as a single variety or as a blend of South Africa.
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 South Africa
South Africa is one of the most important wine producing countries in the southern hemisphere. With over 300 years of wine making history, it is often described as a bridge between the Old and New Worlds. The majority of wines are produced using New World winemaking techniques, but they often have more stylistic similarities with their Old World counterparts. Since the end of apartheid, South African wine has received international attention and recognition for its wide variety of styles.
What are the typical flavors of the Tannat grape variety?
- OakPresent in 25% of Tannat
- EarthPresent in 24% of Tannat
- SpicesPresent in 23% of Tannat
- Red fruitPresent in 23% of Tannat
- Black fruitPresent in 23% of Tannat
- Non oakPresent in 19% of Tannat
- MicrobioPresent in 10% of Tannat
- Dried fruitPresent in 8% of Tannat
- VegetalPresent in 7% of Tannat
- FloralPresent in 5% of Tannat
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Tannat
- CherryPresent in 2% of Tannat
- OakyPresent in 2% of Tannat
- SmokePresent in 2% of Tannat
- EarthyPresent in 2% of Tannat
- BlackberryPresent in 2% of Tannat
- BlueberryPresent in 2% of Tannat
- VanillaPresent in 2% of Tannat
- CoffeePresent in 2% of Tannat
- PlumPresent in 2% of Tannat