Winery Gimenez MendezLas Brujas Reserva Tannat - Syrah - Viognier
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Tannat and the Viognier.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Food and wine pairings with Las Brujas Reserva Tannat - Syrah - Viognier
Pairings that work perfectly with Las Brujas Reserva Tannat - Syrah - Viognier
Original food and wine pairings with Las Brujas Reserva Tannat - Syrah - Viognier
The Las Brujas Reserva Tannat - Syrah - Viognier of Winery Gimenez Mendez matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of southern beef meatballs, leg of lamb brissac (leftover leg of lamb) or pork stew with bacon and cream.
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 Las Brujas Reserva Tannat - Syrah - Viognier from Winery Gimenez Mendez are 2010, 2011, 0, 2013 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Gimenez Mendez
The Winery Gimenez Mendez is one of of the world's great 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
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: Gouleyant
Characteristic of supple and light wines, particularly new wines.
