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 tournedos with foie gras.
Details and technical informations about Winery Lidio Carraro's Tannat (Grande Vindima).
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 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
The wine region of Encruzilhada do Sul is located in the region of Rio Grande do Sul of Brazil. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Lidio Carraro or the Domaine Atelier Tormentas produce mainly wines red, sparkling and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Encruzilhada do Sul are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Encruzilhada do Sul often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, mulberry or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of raspberry, caramel or red fruit.
The wine region of Rio Grande do Sul
Rio Grande do Sul is Brazil's most prolific wine-producing state. It is located in the very South of the country along the Uruguayan and Argentinian borders. The wine regions of Serra Gaucha, Campanha and Vale do Vinhedos can be found in this Part of the country. Soft, light red wines from a range of varieties such as Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tannat are made here.
The word of the wine: Drain
Stopper, originally made of wood, used to plug barrels and more generally all wooden containers used to store or mature wine.
