Where does Tannat come from?

Tannat grows in Canelones & Maldonado, Uruguay.

What does Tannat taste like?

Expect blackberry, black plum, licorice, cocoa. Closest familiar reference: A darker, more muscular Cabernet Sauvignon.

Tasting profile: Blackberry and black plum wrapped around a firm, grippy core, with licorice and cocoa on a long finish.
Where it grows: Canelones, Uruguay
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How do you pronounce Tannat?: Tannat is pronounced tah-NAT.
Where does Tannat come from?: Tannat grows in Canelones & Maldonado, Uruguay.
What does Tannat taste like?: Expect blackberry, black plum, licorice, cocoa. Closest familiar reference: A darker, more muscular Cabernet Sauvignon.

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