Familia Deicas
Familia Deicas Domaine Castelar Tannat
4.5
Expert Rating
3.8
Regularly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Familia Deicas Domaine Castelar Tannat is a premium red wine produced by the renowned Uruguayan winery, Familia Deicas. The wine is made from Tannat grapes grown in the Castelar vineyard, located in the Canelones appellation. The vineyard features a unique terroir with clay and limestone soils, which impart a distinct character to the wine. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, followed by fermentation and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is full-bodied, with intense aromas of dark fruit, spices, and vanilla. The tannins are firm yet well-integrated, providing a long and satisfying finish.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
The Familia Deicas Domaine Castelar Tannat is a bold, full-bodied red wine that is bursting with blackberry and plum aromas.On the palate, it offers notes of dark chocolate, mocha, and toasty oak with a velvety tannic finish. Rich, bold, and complex, this is an excellent example of Uruguay's signature Tannat.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
High
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Tannat
ORIGINS
Winery: Familia Deicas
Region: Canelones
Canelones is a wine region located in southern Uruguay, just north of the capital city of Montevideo. It is known for producing a variety of red and white wines, as well as sparkling wines. The region has a long history of wine production, dating back to the 19th century when European immigrants first brought their winemaking traditions to the area.CUSTOMER RATING
3.8
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