Bodegas CarrauAmat Tannat
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Tannat.
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 Amat Tannat of the Bodegas Carrau is in the top 70 of wines of Uruguay and in the top 5 of wines of Cerro Chapeu.
Taste structure of the Amat Tannat from the Bodegas Carrau
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Amat Tannat of Bodegas Carrau in the region of Rivera is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Amat Tannat of Bodegas Carrau in the region of Rivera often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Amat Tannat
Pairings that work perfectly with Amat Tannat
Original food and wine pairings with Amat Tannat
The Amat Tannat of Bodegas Carrau matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of thai beef skewers, marinated lamb chops (honey, worcestershire sauce, olive oil) or duck pot au feu.
Details and technical informations about Bodegas Carrau's Amat 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 Amat Tannat from Bodegas Carrau are 2002, 2001, 2019, 2015 and 1999.
Informations about the Bodegas Carrau
The Bodegas Carrau is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 91 wines for sale in the of Cerro Chapeu to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Cerro Chapeu
The wine region of Cerro Chapeu is located in the region of Rivera of Uruguay. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cerro Chapeu or the Domaine Bodegas Carrau produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cerro Chapeu are Tannat, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cerro Chapeu often reveals types of flavors of blueberry, raspberry or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, dried fruit or microbio.
The wine region of Rivera
The wine region of Rivera of Uruguay. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bodegas Carrau or the Domaine Cerro Chapeu produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rivera are Tannat, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rivera often reveals types of flavors of apricot, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or microbio.
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