Juan Carrau Gran Reserva Tannat Cabernet is a wine produced by Bodegas Carrau, a winery based in Uruguay, renowned for its expertise in working with the Tannat grape variety and producing quality wines.
The term Gran Reserva is used to designate a wine of exceptional quality that has been aged for a considerable period of time before being released for consumption. These wines are often regarded as the highest quality wines from a winery, made from the best grapes and with special attention to the winemaking process.
The grapes for the Juan Carrau Gran Reserva Tannat Cabernet are picked by hand. The wine has a beautiful dark red color with notes of black currants, pepper and oak. You can taste ripe fruit such as plums, raspberries, black currants, but also a lot of spiciness. The wine is not too heavy and even offers some freshness.
This red wine fits well with various (grilled) meat dishes and spiced pastas.
Juan Carrau Gran Reserva Tannat Cabernet is a delicious red Uruguayan wine. This wine is made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Tannat grapes.
Recommended serving temperature between 16°C and 18°C.
Bodegas Carrau is a winery located in Uruguay, more specifically in the Cerro Chapeu region in the north of the country. The winery has a rich history dating back to 1752, when the Carrau family started growing grapes and making wine in Catalonia, Spain. In the 19th century, part of the family emigrated to Uruguay, where they continued their winemaking traditions and founded Bodegas Carrau.
Bodegas Carrau is considered one of the oldest family-owned wineries in Uruguay and is a major player in the country's wine industry. They have vineyards located on the foothills of the Cerro Chapeu mountain range, which offers a unique terroir with favorable conditions for viticulture.
The winery is best known for its production of Tannat, Uruguay's national grape variety. Tannat is a powerful red grape variety deeply rooted in the Uruguayan winemaking tradition. Bodegas Carrau has focused on growing Tannat grapes and producing high quality red wines that highlight the potential of this grape. In addition to Tannat, Bodegas Carrau also produces other grape varieties, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, allowing them to offer a varied range of wines.
Bodegas Carrau is known for its dedication to tradition, sustainability and craftsmanship in wine production. Their wines are often praised for their excellent quality and distinctive flavor profiles.
Product | Juan Carrau Gran Reserva Tannat Cabernet |
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Country | Uruguay |
Producer - Brand | Bodegas Carrau |
Type of wine | Red |
Region | Montevideo |
Grape variety | Other grapes red |
Price per bottle | €17.50 |
Vintage | Mail: info@le-connaisseur.nl |
Minimum number | 6 |