2022 Single Vineyard Petit Verdot, Bodega Garzón Single Vineyard

• Style: Full-bodied Petit Verdot, cool-climate Atlantic
• Taste: Dark berries, black pepper, mineral grip, silky tannins
• Food: Grilled beef, braised lamb, game, roast dinners
• Occasion: Sunday lunch, date night, celebration
• Serve: 14–16°C, now or cellar 5–8 years

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

A luminous violet-red that moves across the palate with ripe dark berries and black pepper spice, framed by silky tannins and mineral backbone. Fresh acidity cuts through the structure without overblown ripeness—this is a wine that rewards a second sip. Concrete tank fermentation and fourth-use French oak preserve the fruit while building complexity; you'll taste the Atlantic's cool, salty influence and the granite soils that define the site.

The Winery — Bodega Garzón

A family-owned pioneer on Uruguay's Atlantic coast, Bodega Garzón established viticulture across Maldonado over a decade ago and has defined the region's premium standard. Their 1,150 individual vineyard plots—each around 0.2 hectares—are matched precisely to soil and microclimate, ensuring optimal ripeness and balance. Hand-harvested grapes fermented in concrete and aged on lees in large casks showcased the 2022 vintage's autumn rains and summer warmth. The winery itself was designed for sustainability as the first facility outside North America pursuing LEED certification, using gravity-fed systems and cutting-edge efficiency to honour both land and fruit. Wine Enthusiast named them New World Winery of the Year in 2018.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is a wine built for grilled and roasted fare: perfectly matched to charred beef, braised lamb, game, and the rich meat-forward cooking where its peppery bite and tannin structure can truly shine. At 14% alcohol with real acidity to anchor it, serve at 14–16°C and drink now for immediate appeal, or cellar for 5–8 years as it evolves. Entirely vegan and vegetarian-friendly, it's equally at home at a Sunday lunch table or a date night where you want substance without pretence. Discover more options among our Petit Verdot selection or explore our Full Bodied Red Wine range—each chosen for the same balance of power and refinement. From the cooler regions of Uruguay and beyond, these are wines that respect their origins and your palate.