Antigua Bodega Stagnari Pedegral Tannat 2020

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Winery: Antigua Bodegas Stagnari

Grape: Tannat

Winemaking: Alcohol fermentation in stainless steel tanks, aged for 6 months in used oak barrels.

Tasting notes: Deep ruby color with blackberries and dark chocolate aroma. In mouth you can fell smoky notes with hints of vanilla and spices. Full-bodied with firm but polished tannins.

Food Pairing:  Pasta dishes and meat.

 

--------THE PRODUCER--------

Antigua Bodega Stagnari

Antigua Bodega Stagnari are actually one of the oldest wineries in all of Uruguay whom have had vineyards since the mid 1920s. It hasn't changed hands from the family Stagnari who set it up all those years ago and they are producing, now, some of the most exciting wines across the country, or arguably across south America.

 

--------THE GRAPE--------

Tannat

Tannat got a claim to a fame in the early 2000s thanks to its high anthocyanin levels thanks to its high tannin content (from the red grape skins) as it was said to have a high level of resveratrol (an anti-cancer compound). Long before that bit of press came about, Tannat is home in Madiran in the southwest of France and more recently it is found a home in Uruguay. In both of these countries it is often blended with Cabernet Sauvigon or Merlot to help soften its high tannins. 

 

--------THE REGION--------

Uruguay

Whilst it is still in its infancy it is now the fourth most important wine producing country in South America. The spicy and chunky reds made from Tannat are what has put it on the map.