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Signature grapes
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Bottles to find
Tarija is a wine region of Bolivia.
Growers build the wines around Tannat, filling out the blend with Ugni Blanc, Marselan and Cabernet Sauvignon.
The ground underneath is alluvial.
The climate is continental, running altitude-moderated.
The vineyards themselves read as elevated.
Red wine, white wine and sparkling wine, plus one more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows fresh and expressive and floral and fruity notes.
At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, spicy dishes, rich stews and cheeses.
Serve at 16 to 18°C.
Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
In the glass.
White: Fresh and expressive, Floral and fruity notes.
Grapes planted here.
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Tannat
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Ugni Blanc
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Marselan
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Trebbiano (Ugni Blanc)
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Bottles to look for.
- Aranjuez Tannat, Tarija, Bolivia
- Aranjuez Torrontes & Moscatel, Tarija, Bolivia
- Campos de Solana 'Unico' Tannat, Tarija, Bolivia
- Campos de Solana Marselan, Tarija, Bolivia
- Cruce del Zorro 'La Curiosa' Cabernet Sauvignon, Tarija, Bolivia
- Kohlberg 'Stelar' Ugni Blanc, Tarija, Bolivia
- La Concepcion Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon - Syrah, Tarija, Bolivia
- Rujero Singani, Tarija, Bolivia
At the table.
- Grilled meats
- Spicy dishes
- Rich stews
- Cheeses
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 16 to 18°C.
- Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
Nearby regions.
Tarija: common questions
01.What grapes is Tarija known for?+
Tannat is the signature grape of Tarija. Ugni Blanc, Marselan and Cabernet Sauvignon are also planted here.
02.What kind of wine does Tarija make?+
Tarija produces red wine, white wine, sparkling wine and fortified wine.
03.Where is Tarija?+
You will find Tarija in Bolivia, where it is a wine region.
04.What food goes with Tarija wine?+
Try grilled meats, spicy dishes, rich stews and cheeses.
05.How long does Tarija wine age?+
Keeps for 5 to 10 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.
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