Winery Scotto Family CellarsReserve Tannat
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Reserve Tannat from the Winery Scotto Family Cellars
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Reserve Tannat of Winery Scotto Family Cellars in the region of California is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Reserve Tannat
Pairings that work perfectly with Reserve Tannat
Original food and wine pairings with Reserve Tannat
The Reserve Tannat of Winery Scotto Family Cellars matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of fondue bourguignonne and accompanying sauces, irish stew with beer or veal liver in vinegar.
Details and technical informations about Winery Scotto Family Cellars's Reserve 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 Reserve Tannat from Winery Scotto Family Cellars are 2017, 0
Informations about the Winery Scotto Family Cellars
The Winery Scotto Family Cellars is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 26 wines for sale in the of Alta Mesa to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Alta Mesa
The wine region of Alta Mesa is located in the region of Lodi of Central Valley of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Forlorn Hope or the Domaine Jeff Runquist produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alta Mesa are Tannat, Verdelho and Touriga nacional, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alta Mesa often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, earth or black fruit.
The wine region of California
California is the largest and most important wine region in the United States. It represents the southern two-thirds (850 miles or 1,370 kilometers) of the country's west coast. (Oregon and Washington make up the rest. ) The state also spans nearly 10 degrees of latitude.
The word of the wine: Extra-dry
Champagne with between 12 and 20 grams of sugar (see dosage liqueur).
