Tannat 2022

Pizzorno Family Estates

Tannat
2022

$23.70

* Retail price including taxes and service fees if applicable
Service fees
$ 0.10
Product code
15192359
Format
6 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ Specialty by lot
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$20.60
Country
Uruguay
Regulated designation
Vin de pays (VDP)
Region
Canelones
Varietal(s)
Tannat 100 %
Alcohol percentage
12.5%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Closure type
Metal screw cap

About this winery

Founded by Don Próspero José Pizzorno, an Italian immigrant who arrived in the 20th century, the family winery is today run by the fourth generation of the Pizzorno family. The family mantra is to respect its environment and maintain family tradition while innovating with the times, in order to produce wine of the best quality. Carlos Pizzorno is currently responsible for the family winery and is also director of winemaking and he is accompanied by his children and family in the daily...

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Product notes

Canelones has a marked influence from the Río de la Plata, one of the largest river basins in the world. The soils, clay and silt with a subsoil rich in calcium carbonate, of Canelones are generated from sediments and present high fertility.

Production notes

Carbonic maceration is an ancient winemaking technique without crushing grapes which has its origins among the Greeks and Romans, which the winery has adapted to the Tannat grape variety, being the only one to produce it commercially. The grapes are fermented in whole clusters under a carbon dioxide atmosphere. The must resulting from this pressing finishes fermenting in vats at a controlled temperature in the traditional way.

Tasting notes

Light ruby ​​color with purple reflections. Aromas of raspberry and cherry. Balanced, soft and low intensity of tannins....a little glou glou juice Pairings with red tuna, cold meats and white meats