What is the best wine in Uruguay?
The 20 very best Uruguayan wines
- Pizzorno Select Blend.
- Pizzorno Don Prospero Sauvignon Blanc.
- Viña Edén Chardonnay.
- Pisano RPF Tannat.
- Viñedo de los Vientos Anarkía Tannat.
- Artesana Tannat Rosé
- Los Cerros de San Juan Cuna de Piedra Tannat.
- Giménez Méndez Alta Reserva Arinarnoa.
Does Uruguay have good wine?
In addition to Tannat, which is sometimes cited for its health benefits because it boasts high levels of polyphenols like resveratrol, Uruguay is home to red grapes including Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Petit Verdot and Marselan.
What is Tannat wine?
Tannat is a red-wine grape whose origins lie in the Basque country, on the border between France and Spain. Nearby Irouléguy, Tursan and Béarn all count Tannat as a major red grape although this is in conjunction with Cabernet Franc (Tursan) or both Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc (Irouléguy and Béarn).
What region makes the best wine?
1. Italy. Italy takes its wine seriously: combine a long history of wine-making (all the way back to Greek colonization) with an ideal climate and over a million vineyards, and you can see why Italy takes the top spot as the world’s wine producer.
Is Tannat wine healthy?
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 a dry wine?
Dry
Tannat/Sweetness of resulting wine
Why is Uruguay so poor?
Still, poverty does exist in this Latin American country, and the causes of poverty in Uruguay can be summarized in three major categories: lack of education for young children, the rapidly modernizing rural sector and discrepancies in economic status between men and women.
What does Tannat wine pair with?
Tannat Food Pairing Recommendations The happy pairings of beef, sausage, cassoulet, roasted lamb, duck confit, and assorted aged cheese (reach for Roquefort or Chaumes) will gladly serve to soften the tannins and amplify the rich vibe of the food itself. Tannat has high antioxidants!