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. — 23 days ago

Chris McCauley

9.0

Hunger Heroes Second Harvest Food Bank Raffle 12/16/2020! Smooth. — 5 years ago

Tom Garland

9.3

Its National Margarita day(Feb 22nd)!! Enjoying the only way to make one.
A good reposado 100% agave tequila
Fresh squeezed lime juice
Agave nectar
A splash of fresh squeeze Orange juice
Shake and pour.
Enjoying with great Mexican food in Sacramento — 6 years ago

with Brenda

AEL

9.5

Nice high end Blanco. Perfumed on the nose, smooth. Killed the bottle over July 4 with Scott C. — 4 months ago

Dave Cheeseman

10

Stunning Tequila - delicious! — 6 months ago

Boris Mathiszik

9.1

Delicious reposado. Very smooth. — 5 years ago

Theodore John Nictakis

9.4

Its corona time rn — 6 years ago

Dave

10

Tequila number 3 was the best tequila I've ever had. This is my 2nd time with it, and it is pure candy. Shared with me by my generous friend Brandon. An easy 10/10! — 5 months ago

Suren Divanyan

9.1

First time trying. It is very good. — 4 years ago

Jeremy Buss

9.5

Has to be THE or one of the best tequilas around. Carmalized vanilla flavors, incredibly smooth and a long finish. One of the best sipping tequilas and you don’t need a chaser. — 6 years ago