Wines made from Tannat grapes of Coastal Region
Discover the best wines made with Tannat as a single variety or as a blend of Coastal Region.
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 Coastal Region
The wine region of Coastal Region of Uruguay. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vientos or the Domaine Ambeloui produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Coastal Region are Tannat, Chardonnay and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Coastal Region often reveals types of flavors of cherry, eucalyptus or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, black fruit or red fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Tannat grape variety?
- LicoricePresent in 1% of Tannat
- Black cherriesPresent in 1% of Tannat
- PlumPresent in 1% of Tannat
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Tannat
- Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Tannat
- EucalyptusPresent in 1% of Tannat
- ChocolatePresent in 1% of Tannat
- CaramelPresent in 1% of Tannat
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Tannat
- EarthPresent in 1% of Tannat