Winery Viña ProgresoGran Reserva Old Vines 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 beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
The Gran Reserva Old Vines Tannat of the Winery Viña Progreso is in the top 70 of wines of Progreso.
Taste structure of the Gran Reserva Old Vines Tannat from the Winery Viña Progreso
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Gran Reserva Old Vines Tannat of Winery Viña Progreso in the region of Canelones is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Gran Reserva Old Vines Tannat
Pairings that work perfectly with Gran Reserva Old Vines Tannat
Original food and wine pairings with Gran Reserva Old Vines Tannat
The Gran Reserva Old Vines Tannat of Winery Viña Progreso matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of small stuffed fish from nice, mamyjaja lamb mouse tagine or duck fillets with honey.
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 Gran Reserva Old Vines Tannat from Winery Viña Progreso are 2011, 2015, 2016, 2006
Informations about the Winery Viña Progreso
The Winery Viña Progreso is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Progreso to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Progreso
The wine region of Progreso is located in the region of Canelones of Uruguay. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pisano or the Domaine Viña Progreso produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Progreso are Tannat, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Progreso often reveals types of flavors of cherry, coffee or peach and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, tree fruit or citrus fruit.
The wine region of Canelones
The Canelones administrative department, Northeast of the Uruguayan capital of Montevideo, is home to the majority of Uruguay's Vineyards and accounts for aRound 60 percent of all wine produced in the country. It Lies in the South of the small South American country, where the majority of vines are planted, inland from the Atlantic coast and the Rio de la Plata estuary. The region itself covers a broad arc approximately 50km (30 miles) Deep, drawn clockwise from the northwestern outskirts of Montevideo round to the coastline east of the capital city. The eponymous administrative capital of the region lies 50km (31 miles) to the north of Montevideo.
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