Pizzorno Family Estates
Tannat
2022
$23.70
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