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Canelones

Canelones wine guide: the wine region in Uruguay, its Tannat, the red wine and white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
Uruguay
Climate
Maritime/oceanic
Signature grape
Tannat
Styles
red · white · rosé
4
Signature grapes
8
Bottles to find

Canelones is a wine region in Uruguay.

Tannat leads the plantings, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay alongside it.

Vines root into alluvial and clay.

The climate is maritime/oceanic.

The vineyards themselves read as elevated.

The region is known for red wine, white wine and rosé wine.

Pour them alongside grilled meats, rich stews, seafood and pasta dishes.

Soil
AlluvialClay
Climate
Maritime/oceanic
Terrain
Elevated
Styles
redwhiterosé

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • Bodegas Carrau 'Juan Carrau' Cabernet Sauvignon de Reserva, Las Violetas, Uruguay
  • Bodegas Carrau 'Juan Carrau' Tannat de Reserva, Las Violetas, Uruguay
  • Bodegas Carrau Amat Tannat, Las Violetas, Uruguay
  • Bodegas Carrau Cepas Nobles Tannat, Las Violetas, Uruguay
  • Bouza A8 Parcela Unica Tannat, Las Violetas, Uruguay
  • Bracco Bosca 'Gran Ombu' Cabernet Franc, Canelones, Uruguay
  • Bracco Bosca 'Ombu' Tannat, Canelones, Uruguay
  • Familia Traversa 'Vina Salort' Albarino, Canelones, Uruguay

At the table.

  • Grilled meats
  • Rich stews
  • Seafood
  • Pasta dishes

Nearby regions.

Canelones: common questions

01.
What grapes is Canelones known for?
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Tannat is the signature grape of Canelones. Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Canelones make?
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Canelones produces red wine, white wine and rosé wine.
03.
Where is Canelones?
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Canelones is a wine region in Uruguay.
04.
What food goes with Canelones wine?
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Try grilled meats, rich stews, seafood and pasta dishes.

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