Canelones

Montevideo

Tannat

Merlot

Rosé

TANNAT
Originally from Maridan, it was introduced to Uruguay by Pascual Harriague in 1870. Its acclimation and expansion were so great that today it is the emblematic variety of our country. It is characterized by producing wines with high polyphenol content, very intense color, and a lot of body.
MERLOT
Originally from Bordeaux, it is widespread in the world. It is characterized by producing very fruity and smooth wines. It has become a variety widely used for blending wines due to its contribution of softness and balance.
This blend shows the most subtle profile of Tannat with its pale pink color, and on the palate it is very balanced and fresh, complemented by the aromatic exuberance of Merlot. 

Tasting Notes 
Appearance: Salmon pink color 
On the nose: Intense with tropical (pineapple, passion fruit, guava) and citrus (grapefruit) notes 
Palate: It is presented as a very lively and fresh wine, very round. 
Pairing: It is an ideal wine for snacks, nuts, and light meals.


Cruz del Sur Rosé Tannat Merlot

Omar Pizzorno and his wife Elida dedicated themselves to fruit-growing from a young age. Based in a property in Canelón Chico - where they still reside - they had a variety of fruit trees and some vineyards destined for grape production. At that time, wine making was reserved for family consumption.
In 1979, their daughter Lilián and her husband Néstor proposed a change in production and the creation of the winery. Thus, the family gradually replaced fruit plots with vineyards as they gained a greater percentage of the land. In 1985, the first harvest arrived and with it the realization of the family dream.

In 1984, Néstor was convinced that the path of viticulture was the one he wanted to pursue, and with the support of the entire family, he began construction of the winery, a large shed, a few sinks, and a great challenge ahead. In 1985, the first harvest arrived, and with it the fulfillment of that family dream. In the early years, the family devoted themselves to making table wines.
The period from 1989 to 2000 was the stage of the transformation of vineyards with high-quality French-origin vitis vinifera strains, from which mainly Tannat, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon wines are produced.

In the year 2000, a third generation was added to the winery. Fernando, who graduated as an oenologist in 1998, began to direct the wine-making. On the other hand, Cecilia, his sister, participated in the family business since 2005, the year she graduated as an accountant, and in 2015 she dedicated herself full-time to management.
Today, the family's effort translates into the highest quality fine wines.


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Uruguay

2023

Cruz del Sur Rosé Tannat Merlot

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