Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Don Próspero – Tannat 2017
Canelones, Uruguay 🇺🇾

Overview:
Made from Uruguay’s flagship grape, this 100% Tannat hails from the Canelones region, the country’s viticultural heartland. It captures the bold, structured, and unapologetically powerful style that has put Uruguay on the wine map.

Aromas & Flavors:
Dark fruit at its core, black plum, blackberry, and cassis, wrapped in notes of cedar, baking spice, and a touch of earth. After hours in the decanter, it remained tight yet expressive, with hints of licorice and savory herbs peeking through.

Mouthfeel:
Full-bodied with gripping, chewy tannins and firm dryness. The structure dominates, yet there’s depth and intensity that suggests longevity. Still evolving in the glass.

Food Pairings:
Perfect with rich and fatty dishes that tame its tannins, think grilled ribeye, lamb shanks, or slow-braised short ribs. Also works with aged Manchego or blue cheese.

Verdict:
A serious, food-demanding Tannat that showcases Uruguay’s bold personality. Not a casual sipper, but for the right pairing it becomes absolutely delicious. With its muscle and backbone, this vintage still has 5–8 years of cellaring potential ahead. Cheers!

Did You Know?
Uruguay is the only country where Tannat is the national grape, brought over by Basque settlers in the 19th century. Canelones, just north of Montevideo, produces nearly two-thirds of Uruguay’s wine and is known for its Atlantic breezes, which help balance Tannat’s tannic intensity with freshness. — 2 days ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

8.9

Interesting #uruguay red blend from #canelones region. A few days after uncorking it’s evolved nicely. Substantial black/purple bramble fruit aromas up front followed by an understated earthy, leather character and some mushroom notes. Plump acidity on palate, less fruit and more coffee, licorice finished by rounded tannins. 70% #malbec 30% #marselan - interesting wine found from a friend at a South American grill restaurant. — 3 years ago

Carlos Ferreira

9.0

Espectacular blend con ñoquis gratinados con boloñesa — 3 months ago

Roger Ray

9.2

"a lively red color, it has an elegant aroma of red fruits including strawberries and raspberries. In the mouth that feels soft and fresh with a delicate ending." — 2 years ago

Brian Cohn

9.2

This one was a keeper!! — 9 years ago

Sandeep palit

9.2

It's Apple with a honey vanilla finish! A Chardonnay lover's Sauv. — 9 years ago

Carlos Ferreira

9.0

Excelente vino, nunca falla — 6 months ago

Roger Ray

9.0

"ruby red color on the glass. Red berries and Cassis aromas on the nose. Soft wine with great balance between acidity and fruit. Deep and long finish." — 2 years ago

Diego Sarniguet

9.3

Excelent, exquisit!!! Mouthful and tasteful. Plenty of fruit!! Great aroma — 3 years ago

Arnaud Amouroux

9.3

Nez remarquable, belle robe, tanin fondu, charpenté. — 10 years ago