Wines made from Tannat grapes of Atl&agraventida

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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 Atlàntida is located in the region of Coastal Region of Uruguay. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vientos or the Domaine Vientos produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Atlàntida are Tannat, Chardonnay and Gewurztraminer, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Atlàntida often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or vegetal.

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