Is Tannat wine sweet?

Dry
Tannat/Sweetness of resulting wine

What type of wine is Tannat?

red-wine grape
Tannat is a red-wine grape whose origins lie in the Basque country, on the border between France and Spain. Here, in the shadow of the Pyrenees Mountains, the terrain is rough and rugged, so it is only fitting that Tannat should create wines which are equally deep, dark, dry and rustic.

What grape is Tannat similar to?

Tannat is mainly found near the French Pyrénées (Béarn, Basque country, Gascony). The wine is notable for its very high tannin levels and is often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet franc and Fer to soften the astringency and make it more approachable.

Is Tannat the same as Malbec?

Tannat and Malbec are both famous for their reincarnations in South America, albeit in very different parts; the former is grown widely in Uruguay, and the latter famously enjoys the high altitudes in Argentina’s Mendoza region.

Is Tannat sweet or dry?

How do you serve Tannat?

Food pairing As it’s pretty bold and punchy, Tannat is a great wine to pair with fatty, rich foods. Accordingly it’s a perfect wine to serve with a BBQ or other grilled meats. Roast meats like beef, lamb, and rabbit also pair very well with this wine.

Should Tannat wine be chilled?

A wine with higher tannins should therefore be served slightly warmer. Conversely, wines with lower tannin content should be served slightly chilled because there is less risk for the tannins to become overwhelming.

What does Tannat wine go with?

As it’s pretty bold and punchy, Tannat is a great wine to pair with fatty, rich foods. Accordingly it’s a perfect wine to serve with a BBQ or other grilled meats. Roast meats like beef, lamb, and rabbit also pair very well with this wine.

Does Tannat age well?

Varieties like Gamay, Dolcetto and Zweigelt have a cellaring potential of 1–3 years; Merlot, Barbera, Zinfandel, and most Pinot Noir can be cellared for 3–5 years; Shiraz, Grenache, Malbec, Tempranillo, Sangiovese-based wines and most Cabernet Franc wines show a cellaring potential of 5–10 years; and Nebbiolo, Tannat.

What does Tannat taste like and what does it taste like?

What Does Tannat Taste Like? Tannat tastes range from red to black fruit with a decent dose of black licorice, vanilla, dark chocolate, espresso, and smoke alongside a signature note of cardamom and brown spices. Typically, the more oak-aging, the more spice-driven character the wine will carry.

What is red wine made from Tannat?

Red wines made from Tannat are classically deep-hued and intense with a lush kernel of black fruit, from plums to black cherry and cassis, wrapped in plenty of tannins that can range from bold to fine-grained and supple. As you probably know by now, decisions in the vineyard and the cellar can result in varying styles.

What are Tannat grapes?

Thanks to French immigrants bringing their hometown grapes to Uruguay in the late 1800s, Tannat vines were readily cultivated and have since become the country’s dominant grape variety, enthusiastically representing well over a third of the nation’s plantings.

Why do winemakers love Tannat?

Winemakers love Tannat because its thick skins make it: Of course, it can be tricky to manage in the cellar because it’s such a big wine! The grape itself showcases extra thick skins and high seed counts (often 5 seeds per grape instead of the standard 2–3).