1. Cuna de
Piedra 2004
Los Cerros de San Juan
Chardonnay http://www.loscerrosdesanjuan.com.uy
A clear, vivid golden yellow color.
An aged dry white wine. Intense exotic and citric aromas
layered over spices. Well balanced on the palate with
a defined long aftertaste. The flavours and bouquet
are interwoven showing its elegant personality.
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2. RPF Chardonnay
2004
Pisano
http://www.pisanowines.com
Very fine, fresh and exotic. Some rose
petal and white flowers delicate notes. Subtle nose
of great class and quality that is associated to a Superior
white Burgundy. Complex pear, fig, and citric fruits
aromas. Light oak notes, chocolate dessert, and truffles.
An intriguing smoky bacon touch that adds depth and
dimension to the wine.
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3. Del Pedregal Particular
2005
H.N. Stagnari S.A.
Tannat Merlot
http://www.vino-uruguay.com
Tannat 60% Merlot 40%. Deep ruby colour.
Exotic aromas of spice, with lots of ripe cherry. Full
bodied, with big velvety tannis and a long persistant
finish. Serving temperature 18º C
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4. Don Pascual Shiraz
2005
Establecimiento Juanicó
Tannat Reserve
http://www.juanico.com
The blend produces a deep and complex
wine that is unique. A dark red garnet colour, intense
and bright.Complex aromas, dominated by the aromatic
expression of the Shiraz, with notes of dark fruit (blackcurrant
and plum) and violets spiced with nutmeg and liquorice.
The Tannat gives structure with its smooth but powerful
tannins, Serving temperature 18°
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5. Adagio Espressivo
2004
Juan Toscanini e Hijos
http://www.toscaniniwines.com
Varietals: Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon
, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Catch the complexity scents
of the smell, discover the magic combination of flavours
that define their personality, it is a moment full of
music and pleasure. Adagio is produced only with great
vintage season, exalting the best grapes potential.
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6. Catmayor Cabernet Franc
2004
Castillo Viejo
http://www.castilloviejo.com
Medium to full bodied, firm, and lean
with smoky red fuit and a hint of char; red-fruit finish.
Goes well with Tomato-based pasta dishes, Italian sausages.
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7. Don Adelio Ariano
2004
Ariano Hnos. S.A.
Tannat Cabernet Franc Res http://www.arianohermanos.com
Grapes: Tannat, Cabernet Franc and
Syrah. Elegant wine of ruby red color with a purplish
gleam. It smells of plums and raspberries. Robust and
balanced, it presents soft and tender tannins. Great
persistence of soft and tender tannins. persistent in
the mouth, it is ideal to go with red meat and sausages.
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8. Tannat del
2003
Santa
Rosa
Museo Reserva
http://www.bodegasantarosa.com
Brilliant red colour, forest berry
aromas, full body dry wine with a great mouthfeel and
long and complex aftertaste. Good equilibrium. Excellent
with ham and sausages and red meat prparaions. Serve
at 18 º C
Rating
9. 1752
2003 Vinos Finos Juan
Carrau
http://www.castelpujol.com
Lively red colour. Intense fresh fruit
raspberries and plums with black pepper and oak. Roundness
and smooth tannins contributed for an excellent wine
of long life. It is specially suited to aged cheeses,
grilled meat, casseroles or spicy pasta.
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10. Reserva del Virrey
2002 Dante
Irurtia
Malbec Roble
http://www.irurtia.com.uy
Deep red ruby, which provides the wine
with a distinctive attractive aspect. Nice intense aroma,
with plenty notes of red fruits and tones of wood and
an appealing mixture of chocolate perfectly integrated.
In mouth it presents as a medium concentration wine,
interestingly complex, and persistent. Noticeable high
quality tannins with a high ripeness level. Serve at
18º C. It can be drunk now or it can be stored
being sure it will evolve improving its` qualities and
bouquet. This wine partner well with all kinds of meat,
strong cheese and garnished pasta.
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Compiled and rated by Subhash
Arora