Winery AranjuezDuo Tannat - Merlot
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Tannat and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with beef and game (deer, venison).
The Duo Tannat - Merlot of the Winery Aranjuez is in the top 10 of wines of Bolivia and in the top 10 of wines of Tarija.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Duo Tannat - Merlot of Winery Aranjuez in the region of Tarija often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of violet, black cherries or plum.
Food and wine pairings with Duo Tannat - Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Duo Tannat - Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Duo Tannat - Merlot
The Duo Tannat - Merlot of Winery Aranjuez matches generally quite well with dishes of beef or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast beef in a crust or wild boar ragout with kriek.
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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Duo Tannat - Merlot from Winery Aranjuez are 2016, 2012, 2018, 2017 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Aranjuez
The Winery Aranjuez is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Tarija to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Tarija
The wine region of Tarija of Bolivia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Campos de Solana or the Domaine Aranjuez produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Tarija are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Tannat and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Tarija often reveals types of flavors of oak, blackberry or pepper and sometimes also flavors of black fruits, cheese or cedar.
The word of the wine: Mutage
The act of adding alcohol to a fresh grape must or to a fermenting must.
