2020 Pisano RPF Tannat ($24)
Pisano is part of a group of small family wineries in Uruguay with an artisan tradition of making wines that reflect the character of the land and the people who make them. Pisano is located on the ‘Rio de la Plata’ near the Atlantic Ocean in southern Uruguay.
At Pisano, family hands cultivate the grapes, taking away excess crops in productive years, taking leaves away to expose the bunches to the sun for better maturation and skin color.
The RPF (Reserva Personal de la Familia) wines were created with the aim of keeping limited quantities for the family’s personal consumption. By giving some bottles to their friends, more people got to know about the RPF wines. These are now Pisano’s most exclusive and prestigious wines.
This 2020 Pisano RFP Tannat is produced from 100% Tannat that is grown in the City of Progreso, Department of Canelones, in Uruguay. It was aged 10-12 months in French oak barrels and approximately 6 months in the bottle.
This Pisano RFP Tannat is deep ruby in color with aromas of red and black fruits, notes of spice and a hint of bitter chocolate. On the palate has flavors of blackberries and raspberries, medium tannin and finishes balanced with jammy flavor. I expected that this Tannat would need considerable decanting time but was surprisingly drinkable right out of the bottle. It finishes very nicely.
If you are not familiar with the wines of Uruguay you really need to seek this one out. Pisano is making wines of excellent quality at very affordable prices. That make this Pisano RPF Tannat a great fit as the Behind the Cork™ Wine of the Week. Cheers!
Disclosure of Wine Sample Submission: I received this sample at no cost for review. The opinions expressed are entirely my own.
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