Tannat is a red grape variety, and it traces back to South West France, France.
Structurally it lands at full body, high tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and high alcohol.
Look for dark fruits, warm raspberry jam, tarry and stewed red berries.
The regions that matter for it are Madiran and Maldonado.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, high vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Fer Servadou.
Watch for the synonyms: Maidiran, Harriague, Moustrou and Bordeleza Beltza.
At the table it suits piperrada (spicy basque ratatouille), spiced beef sausages with mash and marinated lamb skewers.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Maidiran, Harriague, Moustrou, Bordeleza Beltza.
Bottles to look for.
- Alpha Estate A1 'Alpha One', Amyndaio, Greece
- Aranjuez Tannat, Tarija, Bolivia
- Bodega Garzon Estate 'Tannat de Corte', Maldonado, Uruguay
- Bodega Garzon Petit Clos Tannat, Maldonado, Uruguay
- Bodega Garzon Reserva Tannat, Maldonado, Uruguay
- Bodega Garzon Single Vineyard Tannat, Maldonado, Uruguay
- Bodegas Carrau Amat Tannat, Las Violetas, Uruguay
- Bodegas Carrau Cepas Nobles Tannat, Las Violetas, Uruguay
Tannat: common questions
01.What does Tannat taste like?+
02.Where is Tannat from?+
03.Where is Tannat grown?+
04.What food pairs with Tannat?+
05.What else is Tannat called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.