Winery PisanoPrimera Reserva Merlot - Tannat
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 Primera Reserva Merlot - Tannat of the Winery Pisano is in the top 70 of wines of Canelones.
Food and wine pairings with Primera Reserva Merlot - Tannat
Pairings that work perfectly with Primera Reserva Merlot - Tannat
Original food and wine pairings with Primera Reserva Merlot - Tannat
The Primera Reserva Merlot - Tannat of Winery Pisano matches generally quite well with dishes of beef or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef kidney or canned duck confit.
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 Primera Reserva Merlot - Tannat from Winery Pisano are 2017, 2016, 2018, 2015 and 2019.
Informations about the Winery Pisano
The Winery Pisano is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 91 wines for sale in the of Canelones to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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 word of the wine: Delicate
Said of a wine that is fine and subtle in the mouth.
