Pizzorno Tannat Reserve 2008 (Uruguay)

Tannat is allegedly Uruguay’s flagship grape, an old grape that is bright crimson red with a purple hue. Historically grown in the South of France, now most prominent in Uruguay, also grown in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Peru and some regions in Italy. In California plantings have increased dramatically.

A serious effort is underway in Uruguay to produce fine wines. Consultants from California have been working in Uruguay for several years modernizing the vineyards and wine making techniques.

In the glass this wine is dark crimson, The aromas you get from Tannat are raspberry compote and elder flower, marry with hints of plum and rosemary. The palate is rich in its flavors of plum, chocolate and new tobacco, a bit tannic but with good acidity. If allowed to breath a bit this wine can shine. The finish is long with a bit of mineral taste.

If you are a red wine drinker this wine is definitely something new and interesting you might want to try.