Winery RavanelloPremium Tannat
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Premium Tannat of Winery Ravanello in the region of Rio Grande do Sul often reveals types of flavors of non oak, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Premium Tannat
Pairings that work perfectly with Premium Tannat
Original food and wine pairings with Premium Tannat
The Premium Tannat of Winery Ravanello matches generally quite well with dishes of beef such as recipes of authentic bolognese sauce (ragù di carne).
Details and technical informations about Winery Ravanello's Premium Tannat.
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 Premium Tannat from Winery Ravanello are 2013, 2017, 2016, 2014 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Ravanello
The Winery Ravanello is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 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: Bite
Said of a wine with exacerbated acidity.
