Wines made from Tannat grapes of Juanico
Discover the best wines made with Tannat as a single variety or as a blend of Juanico.
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 Canelones
The wine region of Juanico is located in the region of Canelones of Uruguay. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Familia Deicas or the Domaine Familia Deicas produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Juanico are Tannat, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Juanico often reveals types of flavors of vanilla, coffee or floral and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, cream or tropical.
What are the typical flavors of the Tannat grape variety?
- OakPresent in 26% of Tannat
- Non oakPresent in 20% of Tannat
- Black fruitPresent in 19% of Tannat
- EarthPresent in 19% of Tannat
- SpicesPresent in 16% of Tannat
- Red fruitPresent in 15% of Tannat
- MicrobioPresent in 7% of Tannat
- Dried fruitPresent in 6% of Tannat
- OakyPresent in 4% of Tannat
- EarthyPresent in 4% of Tannat
- BlackberryPresent in 4% of Tannat
- FloralPresent in 3% of Tannat
- CherryPresent in 3% of Tannat
- ChocolatePresent in 3% of Tannat
- SmokePresent in 3% of Tannat
- CinnamonPresent in 2% of Tannat
- Black currantPresent in 2% of Tannat
- RaspberryPresent in 2% of Tannat
- CoffeePresent in 2% of Tannat
- BlueberryPresent in 2% of Tannat