Name of varietal: Tannat
Common synonyms: Harriague, Moustrou, Moustroun, Bordeleza Belcha
Parentage of the grape: indigenous to southwest France
History of the grape: Tannat has been growing in southwest France for many centuries. The grape has the distinction of possessing the highest amounts of oligomeric procyanidins (OPCs), a.k.a. tanninns, than any other (hence the name). It’s the basis for many varietal releases and blends in Madiran and Irouleguy table wines. Its big break came in 1870 when Basque-French immigrant Pascual Harriague took Madiran vines to his new home in Uruguay, where the varietal adapted very well to the hot and humid conditions there and flourished, becoming the country’s signature grape. Because Uruguay never suffered from the Phylloxera crisis that otherwise devastated Europe and other countries, descendants of the original cuttings first brought there still exist, and grapes from these prized vines are known as “Harriague.”
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Tannat on SnoothMay 2013
I love it when Gregt jumps in. I did not know that Bordeaux producers ... be hard for you to find a Tannat, and, as I recall, you reported that your local purveyor had two examples. So, what the heck do I know? ; Read More
May 2013
I did just read that anything exported to Canada 85%. But that doesn't ... ... am hoping to appreciate how Tannat contributes tannin and structure to blends better by getting a varietal Tannat. So, in this sense...I think it is natural to want to get a feel for how different varieties taste....AND to understand how region and climate can impac... Read More
May 2013
56 percent Cab, 23 percent Petit Verdot, and 21 percent Tannat. Cassis fruits nominates this wine as it mixes with meaty flavors and spice. Vanilla from oak is also present. When I first tasted the wine it seemed harsh,but after an hour plus of decanting it became smoother and more balanced. Read More
May 2013
OK, so I went out to our local wine store yesterday (which has the best ... ... purchased one of the only tannats they had available - an NW Argentine wine from Michel Tornio (Don David Reserve). I'll have to wait until I take my next trip to purchase tannat from Paso Robles or a Madrian wine. I am trying to get close to 100% varietal for now,... Read More
April 2013
Jennifer, it's true that '07 is known as an earlier drinking vintage ... ... 100% (or close) varietal Tannat, Tablas Creek makes a good one out of Paso Robles. The French Tannat is usually quite reasonable in price, called Madiran from Southwest France, and is usually blended with a bit of Cabernet, though some 100% Tannat wines are mad Read More
April 2013
Just seeing this now. Yes, there are a lot of us T's! Lol, I certainly ... that, Foxall!I came across Tannat some time ago, having read that it is often used to provide tannin and structure in blends. I'd like to get a varietal wine (100%) Tannat and see how it feels. I guess Tannin is really mostly perception. Silkier/riper/well integrated tan... Read More
April 2013
Tannat is an acerbic grape, sometimes tough to control even in a blend, but it does good work here, giving a woody tinge to an otherwise bright malbec. Its a hot wine at first 14% alcohol is probably an underestimate but the finish is expansive. A good match for red sauce Italian. (AV 86, http://argovino.com/?p=690) Read More
April 2013
The nose showed intense dark fruits, spiced cookie and rosemary with an undercurrent of dusty stone and minerals. On the palate this was rich yet detailed and structured with flavors of ripe, dark fruits followed by hints of herbs and cranberry carrying through the cheek-puckering finish. The balance of ripe fruit and structure here is stunning ... Read More
April 2013
very dark in color, dark berry notes on the nose with a bit of spice and lovely balanced with nice complexity Read More
Aug 21
Madiran is one of my favourite wines. I love strong tanins, however is not Petit Verdot the grape with the highest tanin content?
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