What wines are made with Tannat grapes?
Today it is often blended with Pinot noir and Merlot and is made in a variety of styles including those reminiscent of Port and Beaujolais. From Uruguay the vine spread to Argentina and from there flying winemakers promoted the grape’s resurgence in California at the end of the 20th century.
What are Tannat wines?
Tannat is a red-wine grape whose origins lie in the Basque country, on the border between France and Spain. Here, in the shadow of the Pyrenees Mountains, the terrain is rough and rugged, so it is only fitting that Tannat should create wines which are equally deep, dark, dry and rustic.
What is Tannat wine similar to?
Madiran. In Madiran, Tannat’s traditional heartland of south-west France, you might find Tannat blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Cabernet Franc. Producers have been working with ways to manage tannin content in the wines to ensure a harmonious balance with other elements, according to the region’s wine body.
Is Tannat the same as Malbec?
Tannat and Malbec are both famous for their reincarnations in South America, albeit in very different parts; the former is grown widely in Uruguay, and the latter famously enjoys the high altitudes in Argentina’s Mendoza region.
Who makes a Tannat wine?
Uruguay
If you’re looking for a big, bold red that doesn’t hold back on sheer power, look no further than Tannat. Originally from Southwest France, where it is the main grape in the red wines of Madiran, it has also taken hold in Uruguay. There, producers are so taken with Tannat that it is considered Uruguay’s national grape.
Is Tannat a good wine?
Tannat has been touted as one of the “healthiest” red wine grapes, thanks to much higher levels of antioxidants (like resveratrol). Newer Tannat vine clones are improving this wine. They maintain power, structure, and complexity, but roll back the frisky acidity and heavy-handed fruit profile.
Is Tannat sweet or dry?
Dry
Tannat/Sweetness of resulting wine
Should Tannat wine be chilled?
Tannat. Big and chewy, Tannat is a hefty French grape (that is more known now for its South American bottlings) and is built for grilled meats. But in the summer, you can take the sting out of the sucker with some fridge time. My advice: Take a bottle out of the fridge and have a chilled glass while you’re grilling.
Where is the Tannat grape from?
South West France
With its roots in Madiran (a tiny village in South West France), Tannat might be the next Malbec.
Is Tannat wine sweet?
How do you serve Tannat?
Food pairing As it’s pretty bold and punchy, Tannat is a great wine to pair with fatty, rich foods. Accordingly it’s a perfect wine to serve with a BBQ or other grilled meats. Roast meats like beef, lamb, and rabbit also pair very well with this wine.
Is Tannat wine healthy?