March 2024 — Grape Varieties

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Tannat — Uruguay’s Flagship Grape for Wine Production

March 9, 2024

Tannat is a red-wine grape that originally came from the Basque country, on the border between France and Spain. It is known for producing full-bodied wines with strong tannin and acidity. Today, it is Uruguay’s flagship grape amounting for 27% of it...

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Some Fun Facts about the Wine Grape Tannat

March 23, 2024

Tannat (tahn-naht) is a very old grape variety. It is believed to have originated in the Basque region of northwest Spain, as well as a centuries-old association with Madiran in southwest France. In the late 19th century Tannat was taken to Uruguay ...

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