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 vegetable noddles, fillet of lamb in potato dressing or pigeon with bacon and mushrooms.
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 smoked salmon pasta gratin, sauerkraut of the sea in casserole or cream and tuna 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: Cabernet franc
Cabernet Franc is one of the oldest red grape varieties in Bordeaux. The Libourne region is its terroir where it develops best. The terroirs of Saint-Emilion and Fronsac allow it to mature and develop its best range of aromas. It is also the majority in many blends. The very famous Château Cheval Blanc, for example, uses 60% Cabernet Franc. The wines produced with Cabernet Franc are medium in colour with fine tannins and subtle aromas of small red fruits and spices. When blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, it brings complexity and a bouquet of aromas to the wine. It produces fruity wines that can be drunk quite quickly, but whose great vintages can be kept for a long time. It is an earlier grape variety than Cabernet Sauvignon, which means that it is planted as far north as the Loire Valley. In Anjou, it is also used to make sweet rosé wines. Cabernet Franc is now used in some twenty countries in Europe and throughout the world.
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 thai beef curry, tripe in the style of caen or grandma melanie's cassoulet.
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: Sauvignon
Sauvignon Gris is a grape variety that originated in France (South-West). 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. Sauvignon Gris can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Beaujolais, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey.
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 beer goulash, tajine of merguez and potatoes or duck confit.
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: Vinification of sweet wines
Moelleux and liquoreux wines are characterized by the presence of residual sugars (natural sugar of the grape), not transformed into alcohol under the effect of yeasts. The fermentation is stopped by cold and by the addition of sulphur dioxide (sulphur).
News from the vineyard of San José
Champagne houses announce ‘first’ with B Corp certification
The Champagne houses, part of the family-owned EPI Group, announced their B Corp certification after scoring 91.9 points in the assessment by B Lab, a non-profit network founded in 2006 with the aim of improving corporate performance in the spheres of social and environmental issues, plus accountability and transparency. The certification involves an assessment of the social and environmental impact of each brand through more than 200 questions concerning governance, employees, communities and t ...
New Château Latour 2010 stocks released onto market
New stocks of Château Latour 2010 were released from the Pauillac-based First Growth’s cellars on 13 September. Latour 2010 is regarded as one of the best Bordeaux wines of the 21st century so far, and has received two 100-point Decanter scores in the past three years. It’s also more expensive than many other Latour vintages, but analyst group Wine Lister said it expected buyers to show interest. ‘There is no doubt that this release will see demand, especially for merchants rel ...
Decanter New York Fine Wine Encounter masterclass: Brunello di Montalcino 2013
Contrary to the current trend in Italy, Montalcino shows no signs of officially designating subzones or specific crus. Yet variations in exposure, altitude and soil make for myriad expressions, even before taking winemaking into account. At Decanter’s first-ever Fine Wine Encounter in New York City, Brunello di Montalcino owned the final masterclass slot of the day. Ten wines from 2013 were carefully selected to discuss the diversity that exists within this revered region. Scroll down to see tas ...
A wine route in the region of San José ? Visit the most beautiful wine towns and villages
- Las piedras