Winery Gimenez MendezCasco Viejo Reserva Tannat
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Casco Viejo Reserva Tannat from the Winery Gimenez Mendez
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Casco Viejo Reserva Tannat of Winery Gimenez Mendez in the region of Canelones is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Casco Viejo Reserva Tannat
Pairings that work perfectly with Casco Viejo Reserva Tannat
Original food and wine pairings with Casco Viejo Reserva Tannat
The Casco Viejo Reserva Tannat of Winery Gimenez Mendez matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef coarse salt, merguez - courgettes gratin (leftover barbecue) or roast duck breast or duck fillet with dried apricots.
Details and technical informations about Winery Gimenez Mendez's Casco Viejo Reserva Tannat.
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 Casco Viejo Reserva Tannat from Winery Gimenez Mendez are 2016, 2017, 2020, 2018 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Gimenez Mendez
The Winery Gimenez Mendez is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 97 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: Distinguished
Said of a fine, elegant wine that is outstanding in its category.
