Cerro del Toro Tannat Atlántico

Our vines grow at the foot of Cerro del Toro, in Piriapolis, just 2 kilometers away from the coast in a microclimate with a deep influence of the sea breeze. The orientation of each plot, on loamy and stony soils with steep slopes, give the vineyard the ideal setting to deliver quality grapes. The best agricultural practices with low environmental impact allow us to conduct a sustainable production.

This unoaked Tannat directly expresses all the character of the variety. Its ripe ta... See More

Our vines grow at the foot of Cerro del Toro, in Piriapolis, just 2 kilometers away from the coast in a microclimate with a deep influence of the sea breeze. The orientation of each plot, on loamy and stony soils with steep slopes, give the vineyard the ideal setting to deliver quality grapes. The best agricultural practices with low environmental impact allow us to conduct a sustainable production.

This unoaked Tannat directly expresses all the character of the variety. Its ripe tannins give structure to an intense wine full of color, full body and a fair acidity that makes it very juicy. It has aromas of ripe black fruits such as plum, licorice and violets. In the mouth is structured and fresh, with a long persistence.

Elaboration: the grapes were harvested in March from NORTE plots 4, 5 and 1, planted on the northeast slope of Cerro del Toro. The soil where this Tannat grows has a clay loam texture, with the presence of calcium carbonate and gravel. The clones of the plants are 474 and 717. Once the fruit entered the winery, the clusters were destemmed, and must was subject to a cold soak treatment for 24 hours.

Alcoholic fermentation was activated in stainless steel tanks with selected yeasts, and after 10 days the pomace was pressed. During the maceration (at 24 ° C), closed and open pump-overs were carried out to control the extraction of aromas and flavors. The wine underwent malolactic fermentation and had no contact with oak during aging.