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Montevideo

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

Country
Uruguay
Climate
Maritime/oceanic
Signature grape
Tannat
Styles
red · dry white · sparkling
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Signature grapes
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Bottles to find

Montevideo is a wine region of Uruguay.

The signature grape is Tannat, backed by Albarino, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot.

The climate is maritime/oceanic.

The region is known for red wine, dry white wine and sparkling wine, plus one more.

Climate
Maritime/oceanic
Styles
reddry whitesparklingrosé

Grapes planted here.

01 TannatDominant Read → 02 AlbarinoSignificant Read → 03 ChardonnaySignificant Read → 04 Sauvignon BlancSignificant Read → 05 MerlotBlending Read → 06 Pinot Blanc Read → 07 Chenin Blanc Read → 08 Albariño Read → 09 Syrah Read → 10 Cabernet Franc Read → 11 Nebbiolo Read → 12 Tempranillo Read → 13 Cabernet Sauvignon Read →

Bottles to look for.

  • Bodega Bouza Albarino, Montevideo, Uruguay
  • Bodega Bouza Chardonnay, Montevideo, Uruguay
  • Bodega Cerro Chapeu 'Ysern' 'Blend of Regions' Tannat, Montevideo, Uruguay
  • Bodega Cerro Chapeu 'Ysern' Gran Reserva Tannat, Montevideo, Uruguay
  • Bodega Cerro Chapeu 'Ysern' Gran Tradicion Tannat, Montevideo, Uruguay
  • Bodega Cerro Chapeu 'Ysern' Reserva Tannat, Montevideo, Uruguay
  • Bodegas Carrau 'Vilasar' Nebbiolo Gran Reserva, Montevideo, Uruguay
  • Bodegas Carrau 'Vivent' Tannat, Montevideo, Uruguay

Nearby regions.

01 UruguayUruguay Read → 02 CanelonesUruguay Read → 03 ProgresoUruguay Read → 04 JuanicóUruguay Read →

Montevideo: common questions

01.
What grapes is Montevideo known for?
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Tannat is the signature grape of Montevideo. Albarino, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Montevideo make?
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Montevideo produces red wine, dry white wine, sparkling wine and rosé wine.
03.
Where is Montevideo?
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Montevideo is a wine region in Uruguay.

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