Wines made from Tannat grapes of Progreso
Discover the best wines made with Tannat as a single variety or as a blend of Progreso.
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 Progreso is located in the region of Canelones of Uruguay. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pisano or the Domaine Viña Progreso produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Progreso are Tannat, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Progreso often reveals types of flavors of cherry, coffee or peach and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, tree fruit or citrus fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Tannat grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 15% of Tannat
- OakPresent in 14% of Tannat
- EarthPresent in 13% of Tannat
- Red fruitPresent in 12% of Tannat
- SpicesPresent in 10% of Tannat
- Non oakPresent in 9% of Tannat
- MicrobioPresent in 6% of Tannat
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Tannat
- FloralPresent in 3% of Tannat
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Tannat
- PepperPresent in 3% of Tannat
- LeatherPresent in 3% of Tannat
- BlackberryPresent in 3% of Tannat
- Black fruitsPresent in 2% of Tannat
- ChocolatePresent in 2% of Tannat
- Black currantPresent in 2% of Tannat
- RaspberryPresent in 2% of Tannat
- PlumPresent in 2% of Tannat
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Tannat
- BlueberryPresent in 2% of Tannat