Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Don Próspero – Tannat 2017
Canelones, Uruguay 🇺🇾

Overview:
Made from Uruguay’s flagship grape, this 100% Tannat hails from the Canelones region, the country’s viticultural heartland. It captures the bold, structured, and unapologetically powerful style that has put Uruguay on the wine map.

Aromas & Flavors:
Dark fruit at its core, black plum, blackberry, and cassis, wrapped in notes of cedar, baking spice, and a touch of earth. After hours in the decanter, it remained tight yet expressive, with hints of licorice and savory herbs peeking through.

Mouthfeel:
Full-bodied with gripping, chewy tannins and firm dryness. The structure dominates, yet there’s depth and intensity that suggests longevity. Still evolving in the glass.

Food Pairings:
Perfect with rich and fatty dishes that tame its tannins, think grilled ribeye, lamb shanks, or slow-braised short ribs. Also works with aged Manchego or blue cheese.

Verdict:
A serious, food-demanding Tannat that showcases Uruguay’s bold personality. Not a casual sipper, but for the right pairing it becomes absolutely delicious. With its muscle and backbone, this vintage still has 5–8 years of cellaring potential ahead. Cheers!

Did You Know?
Uruguay is the only country where Tannat is the national grape, brought over by Basque settlers in the 19th century. Canelones, just north of Montevideo, produces nearly two-thirds of Uruguay’s wine and is known for its Atlantic breezes, which help balance Tannat’s tannic intensity with freshness. — 2 hours ago

Callum Scott

9.7

Genuinely the smoothest wine I’ve ever tasted - a lot of fucking vanilla & Liquorice but it justWORKS man — 7 months ago

Jess

9.0

Umberto Cesari Liano Prosecco
DOC
Pale lemon color.
Aromas of pear, honeydew.
Dry. Flavors of lemon, pear, honeydew, lemon thyme.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 2 years ago

Sagee Aran

9.0

A balanced fresh red. — 13 days ago

Albert Phelps

9.1

Love this wine with food. Smooth with persistent flavors from start to finish. — 3 months ago

Carlos Ferreira

9.0

Excelente vino, nunca falla — 6 months ago

Ryan Boyle

9.1

$18 at food lion — a year ago

Ericsson

9.2

What a find. Well aged and ready to drink with classic Rioja notes. High acidity, rounded out tannings, red fruit and, tobacco, leather… — 2 months ago

romo

9.2

Accidental perfect pairing w hazelnuts, farro, dill, chickpea, arugula and cinnamon. Tension and lift sustains on finish. — 4 months ago

Ross Dickinson

9.1

Now we are talking ! This is a very enjoyable easy drinking wine . Plenty of flavors with a nice balance of fruits ! I bought a few more for the wine fridge ! — 8 months ago