Pisano RPF `Family Reserve` Tannat 2015/2018
£24.95 per bottle
ABV 13.5%
Region
At 34 degrees of southern latitude, the region of Progreso is adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean and its maritime influences. Here the vines grow on clay, ash and calcareous soils, north of the capital Montevideo and close to the Rio de la Plata (River Plate). The region benefits from a sunny and cool climate, the vines enjoy cooling winds to produce low yields of top quality grapes.
Producer
The Pisano vineyards belong to a group of small family vignerons with an artisan tradition of making wines that reflect the character of the land and the people. Francesco Pisano arrived in Uruguay in 1870 from Italy (the great grandfather of the current owners). The original vineyards were planted in 1914 by his son Cesare. Today, this winemaking tradition continues and they produce some of the country`s most prestigious and best wines with distinctive character oriented to the high quality, niche market. These hand crafted wines are produced in limited quantities and total production at the Pisano family cellars is only 18,000 cases per year across the range of these award winning varietals.
Tasting Notes
A big and bold red wine from Uruguay; a deep and seductive purple in colour, with concentrated and complex aromas of ripe dark plum and spiced wood. The palate is full bodied with great density in the mouth and robust jammy wild friuts such as damson, persimmons, plum and ripe blackberry flavours. Grippy tannins hold this big wine together and leads into a long finish with lingering black fruits and spice.
Food
Oven roasted meats and casseroles. Pasta with strong sauces. Italian cheeses like Parmigiano.
