The Tannat grape variety is considered a specialty of Uruguayan winemakers. This is a red wine grape variety that produces a very tannin-rich, colorful, powerful wine. In general, Uruguayan wines are well structured, with elegant fruit fullness which is a trademark about the wines of Uruguay and their expression of origin and soils.
The peculiarities of the cultivation areas in Uruguay:
500 kilometers long atlantic coast
Distinct seasons in Uruguay with warm to hot summers and cool winters
1,200 milliliters of precipitation on about 100 days a year
Flat topography ensures that the differences in the individual regions are small
Important factors for natural cultivation:
Proximity to the sea and cold weather
Rocky soil that allows drainage
Wind from the sea dries the fruit and keeps it healthy