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Uruguayan Wines
Wines from Uruguay
Located in South America, Uruguay is between 30° and 35° latitude. From a geographic point of view, one of the most important features of the country is the fact that it is surrounded almost entirely by water: the Atlantic Ocean on the east, the River Plate on the south, and the Uruguay River on the west.
| The tannat
 The Tannat grape was introduced into Uruguay in 1870 by Basque immigrants and has transformed itself into the “national variety”, adapting itself perfectly to the local soil and climate. Considered an exotic grape variety, demand for Tannat is increasing rapidly.
Uruguay is the only country in the world where significant amounts of Tannat are grown, more even than in its native Madiran and Irouléguy in south-west France. Tannat now represents approximately a third of all wine produced in Uruguay.
Tannat makes a red wine of intense colour, good aroma and body which is well suited to accompany beef and other red meats. It is a strong wine with a great personality which will surprise you.
Many Uruguayan wine growers age their Tannat wine in oak barrels, and its complexity and solid structure also allow for stylish combinations with various grapes, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Shiraz.
Uruguayan wine growers have also dedicated themselves to producing the best French stocks, such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, or white wines like Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, which are often fermented in oak barrels.
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Uruguayan wine directory
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1. Plaza Vidiella (Spanish, English)
We own 120 hectares of vineyards of French origin located in Las Brujas, on the rivershores of the Rio del Plata, in Canelones.
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2. Bodega Filgueira (Spanish, English)
The estate was founded 80 years ago in the Southern region of the country, and produces wines from a number of varietals.
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3. Bruzzone & Sciotto (Spanish, English)
The estate produces still and sparkling wines from its vineyards are planted to Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Ugni Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Rouge, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Tannat, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Riesling.
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4. Traversa (Spanish, English)
The estate produces wines from its own vineyards, planted to Tannat, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, as well as with the production of other grape-growers.
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5. Juanico (Spanish, English, Japanese)
Our winery processes primarily our own French-origin grapes grown on 200 hectares: Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Tannat, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Semillon and Viognier.
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6. Bodega Moizo Hnos (Spanish, English)
Moizo Hnos produces award-winning wines from the vineyard and winery located in the Juanicó Region, department of Canelones. Chardonnay, Tannat, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
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7. Castillo Viejo (Spanish, English)
Uruguayan producer located in Canelones and who exports throughout the world. The vineyard is made up of Tannat, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Viognier.
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8. Pisano (Spanish, English)
We cultivate and harvest by hand 30 hectares (74 acres) of low yielding high density Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot vines, besides some Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Gewürztraminer. We also grow Sangiovese in very limited quantities.
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9. Calvinor (Spanish, English)
Varieties of vines of the highest quality are used to produce award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Moscatel de Hamburgo, Sangiovesse, Torrontés, Chardonnay, Chenin, Riesling, Pedro Ximénez, Gewürstraminer.
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10. Wines of Uruguay (Spanish, English, Portuguese)
The Wines of Uruguay Exporters’ Association (Asociación de Bodegas Exportadoras de Vinos Finos de Uruguay) is a commercial group created in 1999. Information on the wine-growing regions, list of wineries and of awards.
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