June 5,2015

Vinedo de los Vientos translates in English as “Vineyard of the Winds”. This vineyard is situated 4 km from the coastal city of Atlantida where the River Plate estuary meets the Atlantic Ocean. There are 17ha of vines planted and sustainable farming is practiced by Pablo Fallabrino.

2008 Vindeo De Los Vientos Tannat

2008 Vinedo de los Vientos Tannat from Uruguay a MyFavoriteWineIs.com selection

This wine is made from 100% Tannat grapes grown on calcareous clay and limestone soil with an average vine age of 20 years. Sustainable farming of course. Before release, the wine is aged for 6 months in 30% new French oak and the remaining 70% is aged in stainless steel.

The wine has a dark ruby color. There are aromas of blueberry,tobacco, and black berry with notes of vanilla. On the palate the wine is soft with velvety tannins. The fruit is ever changing in this complex delicious wine. The tannins are there and then gone in the finish with the wines balanced level of acidity. A value at the $16 average retail price.