Bodegas Bouza “A8” Tannat
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Bouza “A8” Tannat is a premium, single-plot Uruguayan red wine produced by Bodega Bouza.
- Sourced from Melilla, the relatively cool-climate vineyard that surrounds the winery. Vineyard rows in Melilla are uniquely topped with two feet of pink granite from a local quarry to collect and radiate additional heat for their grapes.
- The “A8” designation refers to a specific single parcel yielding low quantities of meticulously hand-harvested fruit that showcase a refined expression of the terroir.
Varietal Composition: 100% A8 Tannat
Elaboration: Manual selection of grapes, grain by grain. Fermentation in a stainless steel tank, with 2 pumpings and 1 daily pigeage. Maceration time, 12 days. Aged 50% in French oak barrels and 50% in American oak barrels for 15 months.
Tasting Notes: Deep purple color. Aroma of ripe and dark red ciruela, with notes of humor. In the mouth, it presents balanced acidity, intense flavor with terciopelado tannins. Long and pleasant finish.
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PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Juan and Elisa established Bodega Bouza in 2000 by restoring a historic winery first built in 1942 by Numa Pesquera. Since then the winery has established itself as Uruguay’s most critically acclaimed producer. Grapes are sourced from Bouza’s two estate vineyards in the Canelones region. The 5 hectare Melilla Vineyard surrounds Bodega Bouza, located in the northwest section of Montevideo. The 12 hectare Las Violetas Vineyard is 39 km north of Montevideo in the Violetas subregion of Canelones. This temperate, Atlantic-influenced climate sees four distinct seasons and temperatures rarely exceed 93 degrees. Each half hectare is vinified on its own before selection for various cuvées. While Bouza is receiving worldwide attention for their Tannat bottlings, the winery is also responsible some of the most interesting Tempranillo, Merlot, Chardonnay, and Albariño in South America.