The best wines of San José
Discover the best wines of San José as well as the best winemakers of San José and estates of San José to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of San José and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of San José by region
Looking for a good wine of San José among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of San José. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of San José with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of San José
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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of San José
Red wines from the region of San José go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of grandma melanie's cassoulet, leg of lamb in a casserole or zucchini lasagna.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of San José
On the nose the red wine of the region of San José. often reveals types of flavors of tobacco, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, red fruit or black fruit. In the mouth the red wine of the region of San José. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
The best vintages in red wine of San José
- 2002With an average score of 4.20/5
- 2004With an average score of 4.20/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.95/5
- 2005With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.86/5
- 2006With an average score of 3.85/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of San José
- Tannat
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Franc
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Pinot Noir
Discovering the wine 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.
Unsurprisingly, given its ever-growing popularity in Uruguay, the local reds are based mostly on Tannat, either solo or blended with the likes of Tempranillo, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Merlot.
The terrain here is much the same as in the more developed (in vinicultural terms) Canelones, a low-lying landscape of gently rolling hills similar to that seen in the Bordeaux/entre-deux-mers">Entre-deux-Mers and Libournais districts of France's famous Bordeaux wine region. Interestingly, the Climate also bears significant similarities to that found around Bordeaux. A contributing factor to this is San Jose's proximity to the Rio de la Plata estuary, mirrored in Bordeaux by the (much smaller) Gironde and the Atlantic Ocean.
It is interesting that two wine regions can have such similar terroirs, despite one being a whole ten degrees of latitude and more than 1000 miles (1609km) closer to the equator.
Although San Jose has yet to acquire a reputation for its wines, its better-known neighbor Canelones has set an impressive precedent for the region to follow.
Great white wines of San José
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of San José
White wines from the region of San José go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of tomato, zucchini and tuna flan, calamari with chorizo or tuna, pepper and tomato quiche.
The best vintages in white wine of San José
- 2018With an average score of 3.33/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.33/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.24/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.20/5
- 2010With an average score of 3.20/5
- 2013With an average score of 3.15/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of San José
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Chardonnay
- Viognier
Discover the grape 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.
Great pink wines of San José
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of San José
Pink wines from the region of San José go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of monkfish tail with white butter, gratin of fresh chard (green and ribs) or rabbit with marengo sauce.
The best vintages in pink wine of San José
- 2018With an average score of 3.50/5
- 2011With an average score of 3.40/5
- 2013With an average score of 3.30/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.20/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.10/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.00/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of San José
- Cabernet Franc
- Tannat
Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
Great sweet wines of San José
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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of San José
Sweet wines from the region of San José go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of cornish pasties, lamb shoulder cooked for 5 hours or potjevlesch (northern france).
Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of San José
On the nose the sweet wine of the region of San José. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of San José. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
The best vintages in sweet wine of San José
- 2010With an average score of 4.00/5
- 2013With an average score of 4.00/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.50/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of San José
- Tannat
The word of the wine: Beurré
Typical aroma of white wines aged in oak barrels and wines that have undergone malolactic fermentation.
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