My 9-day vacation in Uruguay: Intrepid reader writes
Beaches, classic car races and a bargain therapy session. We were delighted to get this email from one reader after his vacations in Uruguay.
In a recent interview, Argentinian wine expert, Claudio Angelotti, listed his favourite Uruguayan wines.
As the original interview was in Spanish, Guru’guay brings you the most salient recommendations on some of Uruguay’s best wines.
Uruguay has become famous for its signature Tannat varietal however Claudio comments that Uruguay’s coastal vineyards are producing great Pinot Noir, Merlot and Marselan. He recommends trying the:
As Uruguayans are mainly descended from Europeans, most vineyard owners grow varieties from their ancestoral lands. Hence look out for lesser-known reds like:
What's remarkable is the number of varieties of red in Uruguay in proportion to the terrain under production.
Sparkling wine is becoming more and more popular world-wide. Uruguayan sparkling wines are produced in very small quantities using methods developed in Champagne. Claudio’s recommendation is Varela Zarranz Brut Nature by Viña Varela Zarranz.
So getting down to brass tacks, if we have to pick a handful, what are the unmissable wines according to Claudio?
For more wine recommendations, including Montevideo restaurants with great wine cellars, where to buy wine in the city and more, buy the Guru’Guay Guide to Montevideo.
This article is based on an interview with Claudio Angelotti, director of Bodegas del Uruguay in Vinos y Bodegas iProfesional. Many thanks to both for their permission to republish their knowledge.
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6 Responses
Coming from the Netherlands working in Uruguay and also enjoying the life.
We are living for almost three years in Uruguay,and we have taste a lot of intresting wines.
What I am missing in this review is bodega Pisano!
They are making in my opinion one of the best wines in this country
Thanks for this review and we keep on tasting!
Great to hear, Cees!
I agree! Cheers
Bonjour Karen,
Read the article concerning the 6 wines to try. There is no mention of Bodegas Carrau Tannant. They did earn a prize in Québec. Are they well accepted locally?
Michel
Great to see these recommendations and thanks for the attention you bring to the many outstanding wines of Uruguay!
Hey, Leslie! What a privilege to have a recommended vineyard owner commenting on Guru’Guay! Congrats for producing such great wine. — Karen