Salto

Salto, located in the northern region of Uruguay, is celebrated as the birthplace of Uruguayan Tannat. Once a thriving hub with over a hundred vineyards, Salto today boasts around 60 hectares of vineyards. Despite its diminished size, this region, along with central Uruguay, contributes significantly to the country's wine production, offering a distinct alternative to the coastal wine scene. Salto's warm climate fosters the ripening of late-ripening varieties like Tannat and Cabernet Sauvignon, resulting in rich, full-bodied red wines.

Salto is renowned for producing high-quality Tannat wines, thanks to Pascual Harraigue, who introduced the variety to the region in 1874. The warm temperatures of Salto facilitate the development of supple, full-bodied red wines with a softer structure, making it an ideal terroir for Tannat and Cabernet Sauvignon. While red wines dominate, the region faces challenges in producing fresh white wines due to the warm climate. However, Salto's red wines continue to garner international acclaim for their robust flavors and distinctive character.

Salto is renowned for producing high-quality Tannat wines, thanks to Pascual Harraigue, who introduced the variety to the region in 1874. The warm temperatures of Salto facilitate the development of supple, full-bodied red wines with a softer structure, making it an ideal terroir for Tannat and Cabernet Sauvignon. While red wines dominate, the region faces challenges in producing fresh white wines due to the warm climate. However, Salto's red wines continue to garner international acclaim for their robust flavors and distinctive character.

Salto holds a significant place in the history of Uruguayan wine, being the birthplace of the country's modern wine industry. Pascual Harraigue's pioneering efforts in planting Tannat vines in Salto in 1874 laid the foundation for Uruguay's winemaking legacy.