Winery Villa Castro - Reserva Tannat

Winery Villa CastroReserva Tannat

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Reserva Tannat of Winery Villa Castro is a red wine from the region of Vale dos Vinhedos of Rio Grande do Sul.
This wine generally goes well with beef

Food and wine pairings with Reserva Tannat

Pairings that work perfectly with Reserva Tannat

Original food and wine pairings with Reserva Tannat

The Reserva Tannat of Winery Villa Castro matches generally quite well with dishes of beef such as recipes of picadillo.

Details and technical informations about Winery Villa Castro's Reserva Tannat.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

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

Reserva Tannat - 2016
In the top 100 of of Vale dos Vinhedos wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Reserva Tannat - 2014
In the top 100 of of Vale dos Vinhedos wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Reserva Tannat - 2012
In the top 100 of of Vale dos Vinhedos wines
Average rating: 4.111110

The best vintages of Reserva Tannat from Winery Villa Castro are 2012, 2016, 2014

Informations about the Winery Villa Castro

The winery offers 12 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Vale dos Vinhedos in the region of Rio Grande do Sul

The Winery Villa Castro is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Vale dos Vinhedos to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Rio Grande do Sul
In the top 2000 of of Brazil wines
In the top 1500 of of Vale dos Vinhedos wines
In the top 150000 of red wines
In the top 200000 wines of the world

The wine region of Vale dos Vinhedos

The wine region of Vale dos Vinhedos is located in the region of Serra Gaúcha of Rio Grande do Sul of Brazil. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Milantino or the Domaine Milantino produce mainly wines red, sparkling and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vale dos Vinhedos are Merlot, Chardonnay and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Vale dos Vinhedos often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, clove or passion fruit and sometimes also flavors of earthy, melon or grapefruit.


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.

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The word of the wine: Acidity

When present without excess, acidity contributes to the balance of the wine, giving it freshness and nervousness. But when it is very high, it becomes a defect, giving it a biting and green character. On the other hand, if it is insufficient, the wine is soft.

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