Tannat

Species: 

• Vitis vinifera

Type:

• Noir

Origin:

•  Southwest France

Parents:

• Unknown, possibly an offspring of the Manseng Noir variety.

Principal Regions:

• Uruguay
• Southwest France (Madiran AOC)
• Texas, California, Arizona, Oregon

Viticulture:

• Vigorous variety with large clusters of small to medium size round-shaped berries.
• Grows well in hot climates.
• Grows well in the soils and climate of Texas.

Sensory Characteristics:

• Aroma – Black fruit, herbs, mineral
• Flavor –Blackberry, black current, plum, smoke, spice
• Acidity – Medium to medium+
• Tannins – High

History:

• May have originated in the Madiran AOC of southwest France.
• Taken to Uruguay in the 19th century by Basque settlers.

Notes:

• Called Harriague in Uruguay after Pascual Harriague.
• Considered the “national” grape of Uruguay.
• Contains high levels of polyphenols (antioxidants).

Other Names:

Bordelais Noir, Bordelez Beltza, Bordeleza Belcha, Harriague, Madiran, Madiron, Mouston, Moustron, Moustrou, Moustroun, Tanat, Tannat Gris, Tannat Noir Femelle, Tannat Noir Male