{"title":"TANNAT","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"fontan-tannat-merlot","title":"Fontan Tattoo Tannat-Merlot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVignobles Fontan produce this succulent wine from the Cotes de Gascogne region of south west France. \u003c\/span\u003eGrapes are macerated for 5 days and must heated to extract the full flavour rather than the tannin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis creates a wine that has an intense and fruity nose with sweet plummy notes and ripe blackberry. Dark rounded fruit on the palate with hints of red cherry and violets on a luscious finish. Try with simply prepared red meats, barbecue dishes or strong hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVignobles Fontan were one of the first Gascogne estates to bottle their own wine and have their origins as a family-owned farm which was changed in 1985 to exclusively produce wine. Now run by the fourth generation, it has a commitment to respect the environment with minimal intervention and natural additives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The area is defined by its boulbène soil - a free-draining mixture of sand, gravel and light clay which is perfect for viticulture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vignobles Fontan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32177068703798,"sku":"TATTOOTAN-MERLOT","price":15.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0136\/8873\/3750\/files\/Fontan-Tattoo-Tannat-Merlot-WINE.jpg?v=1734594762"},{"product_id":"domaine-capmartin-madiran","title":"Domaine Capmartin Madiran","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine Capmartin have 18 hectares of organic\/biodynamic farmed vineyards located on clay-silica and limestone-clay soils, many in the prized AOP of Madiran in south west France. 10-20 year old vine Tannat grapes are night-harvested and cold stabilised for 12 hours prior to wild fermentation, with pressing half way through for less extraction. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcoholic and malolactic fermentation is completed in concrete tanks and then aged for 12 months before bottling. No oak treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery dark purple in colour, the nose has restrained black fruit, floral notes and toasted oak. The intense palate is full and firm with blackberry and blackcurrant fruit in abundance. This is followed by warming spice and toasted oak, finishing with lingering spice and more black fruit. Try with red meats in rich sauces, cold cuts, duck, or strong cheeses such as parmesan or very mature cheddar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimon of Domaine Capmartin has dusted off the historic traditions of Madiran into a new, more progressive age. His significant changes lead to unique versions of these truly exceptional AOP wines. Certified organic for the best part of a decade, Simon is now striving further with his sights firmly set on Biodynamic certification. Natural, low intervention winemaking with no added sulphur, all wild ferments and aiming for light tannins makes for modern, fresh Madiran Tannat wines. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic, Biodynamic and Low Sulphur\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DOMAINE CAPMARTIN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40611552592050,"sku":"CAPMARTINMADIRAN","price":32.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0136\/8873\/3750\/products\/Domaine-Capmartin-Madiran-WINE.jpg?v=1629964246"},{"product_id":"sierra-oriental-reserva-tannat","title":"Sierra Oriental Reserva Tannat","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Sierra Oriental range is produced by a family winery boasting over a century of land cultivation experience in South America. Their Reserva Tannat uses grapes from Maldonado vineyards with high content of sand, quartz and ballast at 160-260m elevation. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWild ferment is followed by 8 month in French (80%) and American (20%) oak barrels. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe result is a wine of deep purple appearance, with aromas of \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eblackberry and red fruits, quince, chocolate, blond tobacco, coffee and black olives. Full bodied on the palate, mature tannins are joined by flavours of f\u003c\/span\u003eresh mint, chocolate, vanilla, jasmine and dark juicy fruit for a striking and powerful wine. Try with grilled beef, pork, lamb or game, wild mushrooms, or strong, mature cheeses.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Diz family moved from Argentina to Uruguay in 1998, where they fell deeply in love with the Maldonado mountain region for continuing their land cultivation and growth of food crops. In 2003 they established La Oriental in Paraje José Ignacio, planting olive trees and red vines, with the first commercial harvest in 2008. It was so successful that the family starting producing wine under their own label, Sierra Oriental, in 2011.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sierra Oriental","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43811901243613,"sku":"SIERRATANNAT","price":17.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0136\/8873\/3750\/files\/Sierra-Oriental-Reserva-Tannat-WINE.jpg?v=1686210629"},{"product_id":"piattelli-vineyards-tannat","title":"Piattelli Vineyards Tannat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe vines for this Piattelli Tannat are grown at high altitude in Cafayate, situated at 1,700 metres above sealevel. It is one of the highest regions in the world suitable for viticulture and this high altitude is what defines the terroir. The vines are exposed to intense sunlight which causes the grape to form a thicker and darker skin to protect itself. This leads to more colour and flavour concentration in the grapes resulting in a delicious wine. Aged in third-use oak barrels for eight months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA mouth filling wine with an intense, deep colour. The nose has notes of florals, black fruit and spices. Hints of earthy beetroot and minerality grace the wine. The palate is concentrated, fresh and has a perfectly round tannins.  Try with barbecued meats, smoked sausage, stews or aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Piattelli Vineyards lie in the foothills of the Andes Mountains, where the century old vines are irrigated by the pure waters melting from the snow crested peaks; significant in making their wines exquisite. 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