2023 Tannat De Corte, Bodega Garzón Estate

• Style: Supple, fruit-forward Tannat blend
• Taste: Juicy red fruit, soft tannins, balanced and resolved
• Food: Grilled lamb, steak, roasts, rich cheeses
• Occasion: Weeknight dinner, Sunday lunch
• Serve: 13.5% ABV, screwcap, drink now

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

This wine drinks with immediate pleasure. Supple and fruit-forward, it defies Tannat's reputation for austerity. Juicy red-fruit expression across nose and palate is tempered by subtle tannin structure that feels resolved rather than demanding. At 13.5% alcohol, it's built for drinking, not waiting. The blend—Tannat at its heart, joined by Marselan, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc—delivers layers without overwhelming; the result is medium-bodied with soft tannins and clean, balanced length.

The Winery — Bodega Garzón Estate

Located on Uruguay's Atlantic coast in Maldonado, Bodega Garzón pioneered viticulture in this region over a decade ago and now stands as the country's benchmark for serious wine. Wine Enthusiast recognised their pioneering approach with the New World Winery of the Year award in 2018. The estate manages a distinctive patchwork of more than a thousand individual vineyard plots, each carefully positioned to express its specific soil and microclimate. The 2023 De Corte reflects meticulous hand-harvesting and restrained cellar work—five days' maceration, stainless-steel fermentation, and three to six months on lees—allowing each variety to contribute without dominance. This vegan-friendly wine arrives sealed with screwcap for reliability.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Backbone enough to stand alongside grilled lamb, rare steak, creamy cheese boards, and roast dinners without flinching. The blend's generosity and poise make it equally at home at a weeknight table or Sunday lunch spread. This is substance without pretension—a 90-point estate wine that justifies its value by delivering real depth. Explore our broader Tannat selection to discover what Uruguay's maritime terroir can achieve.