Wines made from Tannat grapes of San José
Discover the best wines made with Tannat as a single variety or as a blend of San José.
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 San José
San Jose, in South-western Uruguay, is one of the country's 19 administrative departments. Located immediately west of the Uruguayan capital of Montevideo, it enjoys the climatic benefits of its position on the northern banks of the Rio de la Plata estuary. Seventy miles (113km) to the west, at the apex of the vast estuary, is the confluence of the Parana and Uruguay rivers, and just south of that is Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. San Jose vineyards produce white wines from a number of international wine Grape varieties including Pinot Blanc (although some authorities have suggested that these vines might in fact be Chenin Blanc), Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.
What are the typical flavors of the Tannat grape variety?
- OakPresent in 12% of Tannat
- Non oakPresent in 9% of Tannat
- EarthPresent in 8% of Tannat
- Black fruitPresent in 8% of Tannat
- SpicesPresent in 7% of Tannat
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Tannat
- FloralPresent in 4% of Tannat
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Tannat
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Tannat
- TobaccoPresent in 1% of Tannat
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Tannat