Winery SpinoglioTierra Alta Reserva Merlot - Tannat
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Tannat and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
The Tierra Alta Reserva Merlot - Tannat of the Winery Spinoglio is in the top 60 of wines of Montevideo.
Taste structure of the Tierra Alta Reserva Merlot - Tannat from the Winery Spinoglio
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Tierra Alta Reserva Merlot - Tannat of Winery Spinoglio in the region of Montevideo is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Tierra Alta Reserva Merlot - Tannat
Pairings that work perfectly with Tierra Alta Reserva Merlot - Tannat
Original food and wine pairings with Tierra Alta Reserva Merlot - Tannat
The Tierra Alta Reserva Merlot - Tannat of Winery Spinoglio matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of tournedos with foie gras, moroccan lamb stew or duck breast with goat cheese and local ham.
Details and technical informations about Winery Spinoglio's Tierra Alta Reserva 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 Tierra Alta Reserva Merlot - Tannat from Winery Spinoglio are 2018, 2016, 0, 2015
Informations about the Winery Spinoglio
The Winery Spinoglio is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of Montevideo to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Montevideo
The wine region of Montevideo of Uruguay. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bouza or the Domaine Bouza produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Montevideo are Tannat, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Montevideo often reveals types of flavors of cherry, lime or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, dried fruit or pineapple.
The word of the wine: Garde (wine of)
Refers to a wine showing good ageing potential.
