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Bodega Garzon

Bodega Garzon Balasto 2017

Red still

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Denomination N/A
Size 0,75 l
Alcohol content 14.0% by volume
Area Uruguay (Uruguay)
Grape varieties 40% Tannat, 34% Cabernet Franc, 18% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot
Aging 20 months in 25 & 50 hl untoasted French Oak Barrels.
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Description

The ballast soil at Bodega Garzón is formed of decomposed granite, which has excellent drainage and minerality. It is ideal for providing the complexity, energy and vibrancy we wish to give to this iconic Uruguayan wine.

Awards

  • 2017

    95

    /100

    James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.

  • 2017

    93

    /100

    Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.

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Profumo

Perfume

The aroma presents notes of fresh red and black fruit, with complex and elegant spices.

Gusto

Taste

On the palate, the tannins are juicy and vibrant, with the energy and vitality associated with an excellent texture and a long finish.

Serve at:

16 - 18 °C.

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines

Pairings

Meat
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

Producer
Bodega Garzon
From this winery
  • Oenologist: Germán Bruzzone
When Alejandro Bulgheroni and his wife Bettina discovered Garzón, they had a family dream come true: to have the most emblematic winery of modern viticulture in Uruguay and premium wines with an intense personality and a deep sense of belonging to the land. With the advice of International enologist Alberto Antonini, they apply their philosophy focused on producing wines that are a true expression of their origins. Experts on viticulture, environmental care, gastronomy, hospitality and tourism complete a team committed to this unprecedented project. Read more
Production area: Uruguay
Uruguay
Bodega Garzon

Name Bodega Garzon Balasto 2017
Type Red still
Denomination N/A
Vintage 2017
Size 0,75 l
Alcohol content 14.0% by volume
Grape varieties 40% Tannat, 34% Cabernet Franc, 18% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot
Country Uruguay
Region Uruguay
Vendor Bodega Garzon
Origin Garzón, Maldonado Department (Uruguay).
Wine making Fermentation: 80 hl in cement tanks.
Aging 20 months in 25 & 50 hl untoasted French Oak Barrels.
Total acidity 5.5 gr/L
PH 3.61
Residual sugar 2.3 gr/L
Allergens Contains sulphites