Antigua Bodega Stagnari - 'Pedregal' Tannat/Merlot 2015
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Antigua Bodega Stagnari - 'Pedregal' Tannat/Merlot 2015
"What I love is that although this is Tannat predominant blend, the juicy and plush aspects of Merlot come to light here. It has a really dark and dense aromatic profile with black damson plum, liquorice, coffee and black cherry pie right at the forefront. The palate is rich and textural with well managed tannins which make this a treat to enjoy now and in the short-term...especially if a nice Argentine steak is up for grabs."
--------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.
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