Tanterra Tannat

Tanterra Tannat 

For the geeks:

Stygian, swarthy and sumptuous with sagacious, fathomless fruit essences which coalesce with chocolate, a trace of aged rare Turkish tobacco, oak and tannin; 
ending in a wicked and fervent finish.

For the rest of us:

Does not Suck!

What is Tannat?

I am a fan of style over region or grape. Many wines can emulate other types of more popular regions or styles thus providing better quality to price! 
Also, it is where the word "tannin" comes from!

The Tannat vine was introduced to Uruguay by Basque settlers. Tannat in Uruguay is more elegant and softer then elsewhere with blackberry fruit notes. "Old vines" are descendants from the original cuttings brought over from Europe and with new clones are being utilized to make blends. 

What is sustainability grown?

Sustainability goes beyond the farm and looks at how the farm affects the community surrounding it.