Winery CantharusSeleccion 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).
Food and wine pairings with Seleccion Tannat - Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Seleccion Tannat - Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Seleccion Tannat - Merlot
The Seleccion Tannat - Merlot of Winery Cantharus matches generally quite well with dishes of beef or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pork tongue with tomato sauce and pickles or garbure with duck confit.
Discover the grape variety: Tannat
Powerful, tannic reds with inky colour and dense texture, with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, black plum, leather, liquorice and smoky notes. Very high ageing potential and polyphenol content (health reputation). Star of Madiran AOC in Béarn and the national grape of Uruguay (Canelones, Maldonado). Also grown in Irouléguy and Tursan. Late-ripening red variety from south-west France.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Seleccion Tannat - Merlot from Winery Cantharus are 2015, 0, 2011, 2010 and 2007.
Informations about the Winery Cantharus
The Winery Cantharus is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Canelones to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Canelones
Uruguay's main region north of Montevideo (~90% of national output). National star Tannat: powerful, structured reds with signature notes of blackberry, black plum, violet, leather, tobacco and spice, firm tannins and notable ageing potential — more Tannat planted here than in Madiran, its birthplace. Also round Merlot, peppery Cabernet Franc, spicy Syrah. Fresh saline Albarino whites.
The word of the wine: Merrain
Oak wood split into planks used to make the barrel.
