The Winery Médanos del Este of Juanico of Canelones

Discovering the wine region of Juanico

The wine region of Juanico is located in the region of Canelones of Uruguay. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Familia Deicas or the Domaine Familia Deicas produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Juanico are Tannat, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Juanico often reveals types of flavors of vanilla, coffee or floral and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, cream or tropical.

In the mouth of Juanico is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 12 estates and châteaux in the of Juanico, producing 127 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Juanico go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).