Winery SaltonIntenso Reserva Privada Merlot - Tannat
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Tannat and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with beef and game (deer, venison).
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Intenso Reserva Privada Merlot - Tannat of Winery Salton in the region of Rio Grande do Sul often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Intenso Reserva Privada Merlot - Tannat
Pairings that work perfectly with Intenso Reserva Privada Merlot - Tannat
Original food and wine pairings with Intenso Reserva Privada Merlot - Tannat
The Intenso Reserva Privada Merlot - Tannat of Winery Salton matches generally quite well with dishes of beef or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of braciola (southern italy) or chicken waterzooi à la gantoise.
Details and technical informations about Winery Salton's Intenso Reserva Privada Merlot - 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 Intenso Reserva Privada Merlot - Tannat from Winery Salton are 2015, 2017, 2014, 0 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery Salton
The Winery Salton is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 95 wines for sale in the of Serra Gaúcha to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Serra Gaúcha
Serra Gaúcha is a Brazilian wine region in the Southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, where Brazil meets Uruguay. Its name is apt: the landscape here is characterized by low mountain ranges (serras) and populated by gaúchos, the cowboys of the Brazilian Pampas. Small landholdings of just a few hectares are the norm in Serra Gacúha, which makes co-operative winemaking almost a necessity. The cost of buying and maintaining winemaking equipment is considerable, so local vignerons pool their resources and invest in shared, co-operative wineries.
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: Harsh
Term describing the state of tannins with an astringency that lacks finesse.
