Marichal - Tannat 2020

Marichal - Tannat 2020

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7730563001581
NZD$35.00
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"Fantastically strong varietal character here with a clear range of purple and black fruit flavours, reminiscent of plums, cherries and mulberry fruits. It is well balanced and managed on the palate with a good oak, fruit, and tannin balance. It is plush and rich on the palate which just begs for something meaty to pair with it. Spiced meats and black plum jam on the finish."

 

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

Bodega Marichal

Bodega Marichal has got a long history in winemaking from back in the Canary Islands off Spain's eastern coastline. The Marichal family emigrated to Uruguay in the 1910s and finally decided to set up a family winery in the late 1930s. Ever since then they have been producing a range of interesting and exciting wines which help to give Uruguay a place in the wine world.

 

--------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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