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Key regions
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Pairings
Merlot - Tannat is a red blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Southwest France, France.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for blackberry, plum, savory spices, earth, animal and pepper.
The regions that matter for it are Cotes de Gascogne and Uruguay.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening.
At the table it suits braised pork knuckle, filet mignon burger and spiced lamb skewers.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Braised pork knuckle
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Filet mignon burger
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Spiced lamb skewers
Bottles to look for.
- Artesana Tannat - Merlot, Canelones, Uruguay
- Bergeyre Labadie Reserve Merlot - Tannat, IGP Cotes de Gascogne, France
- Bodega Cerro Chapeu Castel Pujol Altos Tannat - Merlot, Rivera, Uruguay
- Bouza Merlot - Tannat, Las Violetas, Uruguay
- Brumont 'LA Gascogne d'Alain Brumont' Tannat - Merlot, IGP Cotes de Gascogne, France
- Chateau Bouscasse Menhir, IGP Cotes de Gascogne, France
- Domaine Chiroulet 'Grande Reserve', IGP Cotes de Gascogne, France
- Domaine de Malartic Mosaic Rouge, IGP Cotes de Gascogne, France
Merlot - Tannat: common questions
01.What does Merlot - Tannat taste like?+
Merlot - Tannat tastes of blackberry, plum, savory spices, earth, animal and pepper. Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Merlot - Tannat from?+
Merlot - Tannat originates in Southwest France, France.
03.Where is Merlot - Tannat grown?+
The key regions for Merlot - Tannat are Cotes de Gascogne and Uruguay.
04.What food pairs with Merlot - Tannat?+
Pour it with braised pork knuckle, filet mignon burger and spiced lamb skewers.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.