Canelones is the epicentre of the Uruguayan wine industry. Running from
the north-west of the capital Montevideo, the area runs in an arc to the
Atlantic coast east of the city. The flat, low-lying vineyards, so atypical of South
America, are densely planted and responsible for around 60% of Uruguay’s
total production. 

Over the last 60 years, and 3 generations, Familia Traversa has established
a reputation for producing high quality wines that positively reflect their
environment. Founded by Carlos Domingo Traversa and his wife Maria Josefa
Salort in 1937, the vineyards have gone from strength to strength. Grapes
originally from the South of France tend to flourish in South America and
Uruguay has become renowned for showing Tannat at its best. Proximity to the
Atlantic Ocean provides cool breezes and a maritime climate that help to keep
alcohol levels lower and develop bright, fruit-driven wines with great character
and complexity. They use state of the art technology and pride themselves in
the sustainable nature of the winery too - in 2014 they introduced solar panels,
reduced bottle weights by 25% and they have increased the use of composting
to replace inorganic fertilisers

This intense red Tannat with violet hues has a leathery, blackberry jam bouquet
that slowly reveals itself once the wine is served. The typical tannins of the variety,
rounded by its time aged in barrels, are present, but smooth and well-rounded.

Grape: Tannat

Region: Canelones

Country: Uruguay

ABV: 13.5

Vintage: 2021