This is what good wine from the Tannat grape tastes like

The southern French Tannat grape produces firm, deep red wines with robust tannins and a fruity aroma dominated by raspberry. They can be quite alcoholic and often age well.

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Tannat probably originates from the French Sud-Ouest, the wine region below Bordeaux. The village of Madiran in the Gascony region is considered its birthplace. It still grows there today. Winemakers in Madiran have spent generations taming this 'tannin bruiser'.

Some blend it with Cabernet Franc or Cabernet Sauvignon, which softens Tannat's juice. Others let the must age for a long time in oak barrels to soften Tannat's rough edges while keeping its fruity core.

Tannat set off on its world travels as early as the 19th century, with Uruguay as its first destination. There it has since grown into a kind of national grape. Uruguayan Tannats are naturally softer and more elegant than the French ones, so Uruguayan winemakers don't need to tame it.

Neighboring Argentina is also fond of Tannat. In the United States, this immigrant has been welcomed with open arms and has spread on a fair scale over the past thirty years.

We currently have one wine made from the Tannat grape in our range. You can view our Tannat wine here.