Since Juan Carrau arrived in South America, his name has been synonymous with crafting quality wines, a passion for producing fine wines from a tradition stretching back more than 10 generations, originating in Spain. Bodega Carrau, founded in 1930, was one of the pioneers of fine winemaking. They use traditional grape varieties from southwestern France, such as Tannat, Malbec, and Petit Manseng. Today, Javier Carrau heads the winery and continues to produce a fantastic range of single-varietal wines, aiming to represent the unique Uruguayan terroir. Ocean breezes temper the heat during the summer months and protect the region from frost in the winter. The grapes ripen slowly due to the temperature differences between day and night, allowing them to develop their delicious aromas.
The grapes are harvested entirely by hand to avoid crushing. Once at the winery, fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with daily pumping. This allows them to extract all the flavors and tannins of the Tannat grape. Finally, the red wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels.
This is a ruby-red wine with violet highlights. The aroma reveals aromas of red fruit, plums, and quinces. The taste clearly reveals notes of spice, tobacco, and chocolate. It has a warming and smooth finish that rounds off this Tannat beautifully. It pairs perfectly with barbecues, but is also delicious with grilled meat, steak, or pork.
