The best wines of Canelones

Discover the best wines of Canelones as well as the best winemakers of Canelones and estates of Canelones to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Canelones and the best vintages to taste in this region.

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Top wines of Canelones by region

Looking for a good wine of Canelones among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Canelones. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Canelones with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Canelones

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Canelones

Red wines from the region of Canelones go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of simple baked roast beef, mouse of lamb with thyme or turnip confit with parma cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Canelones

On the nose the red wine of the region of Canelones. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, chocolate or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, oak or spices. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Canelones. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Canelones

  • 2019With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.38/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.36/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.35/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.34/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Canelones

  • Tannat
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Petit Verdot
  • Tempranillo

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Canelones

A wine route planned in the region of Canelones? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Canelones.

Discovering the wine region of Canelones

The Canelones administrative department, Northeast of the Uruguayan capital of Montevideo, is home to the majority of Uruguay's Vineyards and accounts for aRound 60 percent of all wine produced in the country. It Lies in the South of the small South American country, where the majority of vines are planted, inland from the Atlantic coast and the Rio de la Plata estuary. The region itself covers a broad arc approximately 50km (30 miles) Deep, drawn clockwise from the northwestern outskirts of Montevideo round to the coastline east of the capital city. The eponymous administrative capital of the region lies 50km (31 miles) to the north of Montevideo.

The wine towns of Juanico and Progreso are to be found on this route north out of the capital, separated from one another by just 10km (6 miles). Canelones town lies a further 10km north of Juanico. The densely planted viticultural area that surrounds these towns is arguably the epicenter of the Uruguayan wine industry. More Tannat vines are planted here than in any other place on earth, including Madiran, Tannat's spiritual home.

Wines from Canelones are made from more than just Tannat, however. A number of different international varieties are used, including light-skinned varieties Pinot Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Among the red wine grapes popular here, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Merlot figure strongly. The Carrau family, one of Uruguay's wine pioneers, has had vineyards in this region since 1930, planted with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay, as well as the northern Italian classics Nebbiolo and Marzemino.

Great white wines of Canelones

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Canelones

White wines from the region of Canelones go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of brazilian feijoada, marmite dieppoise or ham and comté quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Canelones

On the nose the white wine of the region of Canelones. often reveals types of flavors of earth, vegetal or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, tropical fruit or oak.

The best vintages in white wine of Canelones

  • 2020With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.64/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.64/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.59/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.58/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.45/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Canelones

  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Albariño
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Viognier
  • Marsanne

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Canelones

A wine route planned in the region of Canelones? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Canelones.

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

Great sparkling wines of Canelones

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Canelones

Sparkling wines from the region of Canelones go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal fillet stroganoff, pasta carbonara or wild rabbit with cider.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Canelones

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Canelones. often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Canelones

  • 2015With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.50/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Canelones

  • Chardonnay
  • Viognier
  • Pinot Noir
  • Pinot Meunier
  • Marsanne
  • Gewürztraminer

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Canelones

A wine route planned in the region of Canelones? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Canelones.

The word of the wine: Size (champagne)

Juices that flow from the press after the cuvée, at the second pressing. Less fine, often more vegetal, it is mainly used to make the first price champagnes.

Great pink wines of Canelones

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Canelones

Pink wines from the region of Canelones go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pork such as recipes of fast and, slow-cooked veal roast or soft and inexpensive pasta gratin.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Canelones

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Canelones. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, non oak or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, citrus fruit.

The best vintages in pink wine of Canelones

  • 2010With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.68/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.67/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.67/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.64/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.48/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Canelones

  • Tannat
  • Pinot Noir
  • Chardonnay
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Malbec
  • Muscat Hamburg

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Canelones

A wine route planned in the region of Canelones? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Canelones.

Discover the grape variety: Ugni

Ugni blanc is a grape variety originating from Italy. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches and small to medium sized grapes. Ugni blanc can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Armagnac, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Great sweet wines of Canelones

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Canelones

Sweet wines from the region of Canelones go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of enchiladas franchouillards, lamb curl or autumn duck aiguillette.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Canelones

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Canelones. often reveals types of flavors of peach, apricot or honey and sometimes also flavors of earth, tree fruit or citrus fruit. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of Canelones. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Canelones

  • 2006With an average score of 4.24/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.05/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.99/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Canelones

  • Tannat
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Viognier
  • Chardonnay
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Merlot

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Canelones

A wine route planned in the region of Canelones? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Canelones.

The word of the wine: Female

Characterizes wines whose pleasantness results from elegance and finesse rather than power.

Great natural sweet wines of Canelones

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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Canelones

Natural sweet wines from the region of Canelones go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef such as recipes of german recipe for marinated meat: sauerbraten.

Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Canelones

On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Canelones. often reveals types of flavors of coffee, chocolate or caramel and sometimes also flavors of mint, non oak or microbio.

The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Canelones

  • 2015With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.00/5

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Canelones

  • Tannat

The best wineries and winemakers for natural-sweet wine of Canelones

A wine route planned in the region of Canelones? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best natural-sweet wine of Canelones.

    Discover the grape variety: Merlot

    Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

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