Uruguay Wine Tasting Notes with our Rating ( #10/108)

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

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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



 

 

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