Winery Lidio CarraroTannat (Grande Vindima)
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef
The Tannat (Grande Vindima) of the Winery Lidio Carraro is in the top 50 of wines of Brazil and in the top 5 of wines of Encruzilhada do Sul.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Tannat (Grande Vindima) of Winery Lidio Carraro in the region of Rio Grande do Sul often reveals types of flavors of coffee, plum or leather and sometimes also flavors of raspberry, cocoa or black fruits.
Food and wine pairings with Tannat (Grande Vindima)
Pairings that work perfectly with Tannat (Grande Vindima)
Original food and wine pairings with Tannat (Grande Vindima)
The Tannat (Grande Vindima) of Winery Lidio Carraro matches generally quite well with dishes of beef such as recipes of pot-au-feu.
Details and technical informations about Winery Lidio Carraro's Tannat (Grande Vindima).
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 Tannat (Grande Vindima) from Winery Lidio Carraro are 2012, 2011, 2008, 2005 and 2010.
Informations about the Winery Lidio Carraro
The Winery Lidio Carraro is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 58 wines for sale in the of Encruzilhada do Sul to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Encruzilhada do Sul
Municipality of Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil) in the heart of the Serra do Sudeste, the state's main emerging zone, granite and schist soils, temperate Atlantic climate. Cabernet Sauvignon is the signature red: structured and fresh with blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, pepper and an herbal touch, firm tannins and acidity preserved by altitude. Supple Merlot and dense Tannat complement. Taut Chardonnay and lively Sauvignon Blanc in whites, base for sparkling wines.
The wine region of Rio Grande do Sul
Brazil's winemaking heart (~80% of production), Italian tradition. Recognised specialty: traditional-method sparkling wines (espumantes), fresh and fruity, based on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, among South America's finest. Accessible reds: supple, fruity Merlot (plum, cherry), fleshy Cabernet Sauvignon, dense, tannic Tannat. Round Chardonnay, light Riesling Italico, sweet, floral Moscato whites.
The word of the wine: Hygrometry
Humidity level of the cellar necessary for a good ageing of the wines. The recommended hygrometry is around 70% in order to guarantee a good elasticity of the corks while preserving the labels.
