Alto de la Ballena

Maldonado Tannat Blend

9.137 ratings

9.32 pro ratings

Maldonado, Uruguay, Uruguay

Tannat, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Blue Cheese

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Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

10

2011 Alto de la Ballena Tannat Merlot Cab Franc, Maldonado, Uruguay. From Uruguay's newest wine region near Punta del Este. Concentrated. Plum, black cherry and fig mixed with tar, licorice and mineral notes. Firm and velvety. Simply delicious. Approx $15 USD. #wine #uruguay #tannat #sommelier

2011 Alto de la Ballena Tannat Merlot Cab Franc, Maldonado, Uruguay. From Uruguay's newest wine region near Punta del Este. Concentrated. Plum, black cherry and fig mixed with tar, licorice and mineral notes. Firm and velvety. Simply delicious. Approx $15 USD. #wine #uruguay #tannat #sommelier

1 person found it helpfulApr 6th, 2014

Wojciech Bońkowski

Bloger bonkowshi.me

8.5

Impressive wines from Alto de la Ballena, #Uruguay. Their 10€ entry-lvl is delicious.

Impressive wines from Alto de la Ballena, #Uruguay. Their 10€ entry-lvl is delicious.

Mar 20th, 2014

9.3

Not a fan of merlots but the blend was really good. I'd have this again. I was not expecting the flavor. Had this with tapas.

Not a fan of merlots but the blend was really good. I'd have this again. I was not expecting the flavor. Had this with tapas.

Jan 15th, 2024

9.0

Really good, strong tannins but well balanced with oaky baking flavors, blackberry, and honeysuckle.

Really good, strong tannins but well balanced with oaky baking flavors, blackberry, and honeysuckle.

Jan 17th, 2021

8.3

Quite sweet, plum and cherry come through towards the end.

Quite sweet, plum and cherry come through towards the end.

Oct 13th, 2019

9.2

Try this

Try this

Feb 5th, 2019

8.4

Light

Light

Apr 24th, 2018

9.8

Love this, rich and dark

Love this, rich and dark

Apr 15th, 2018

Christina Burnham

9.5

😍😍

😍😍

Dec 21st, 2017

9.1

At Barcelona Wine Bar- Westside

At Barcelona Wine Bar- Westside

Nov 5th, 2017