Wines made from Tannat grapes of Texas
Discover the best wines made with Tannat as a single variety or as a blend of Texas.
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 Texas
Texas is the largest state in the United States of America and one of the most productive viticultural states. Covering 696,000 km² (268,000 square miles) between latitudes 25-36°N, this hot, Dry state is home to a range of mesoclimates suitable for viticulture in the deserts, mountains, lakes and plains of Texas. The main Grape varieties grown in Texas are Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and (despite the hot conditions) Sauvignon Blanc. Generally speaking, Texas viticulture is divided into three main regions: NorthCentral, Southeast and Trans-Pecos.
What are the typical flavors of the Tannat grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 6% of Tannat
- OakPresent in 6% of Tannat
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Tannat
- EarthPresent in 5% of Tannat
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Tannat
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Tannat
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Tannat
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Tannat
- Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Tannat
- ClovePresent in 1% of Tannat
- Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Tannat
- PepperPresent in 1% of Tannat
- RaspberryPresent in 1% of Tannat
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Tannat
- PlumPresent in 1% of Tannat
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Tannat
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Tannat
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Tannat
- SmokePresent in 1% of Tannat
- OakyPresent in 1% of Tannat
News about the grape variety Tannat
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What do Tannat wines taste like?
Red wines made from Tannat are classically deep-hued and intense with a lush kernel of black fruit, from plums to black cherry and cassis, wrapped in plenty of tannins that can range from bold to fine-grained and supple, with decisions in the vineyard and the cellar resulting in varying styles. Scroll down to see tasting notes & scores for 15 top Tannat wines Balance is always the key, and some of the best recent examples of Tannat wines integrate the variety’s tannin content with natu ...