Pisano
ArretXea Grand Reserve Tannat Blend
Progreso, Uruguay
Dark red purple with near black core. Inviting nose and medium full palate of black currant, burnt plum, and light tar with medium acidity and lip smacking, medium plus tannins, all carried through the medium long finish. That finish is dark and site particularly prominently mid-tongue. A steak wine without question, but also at home with a wide range of hearty and rustic fare. Drink now through 2028.
Dark red purple with near black core. Inviting nose and medium full palate of black currant, burnt plum, and light tar with medium acidity and lip smacking, medium plus tannins, all carried through the medium long finish. That finish is dark and site particularly prominently mid-tongue. A steak wine without question, but also at home with a wide range of hearty and rustic fare. Drink now through 2028.
Sep 18th, 2023Dark, glass-clinging ruby red with black core. Inviting nose of tarry blackberry and burnt violets. Full palate yields the same in a cobbler with dried plum (not prune… more desiccated) and a hint of cocoa Creme. Dusty medium tannins… far less assertive than the primary variety would portend. Medium plus acidity. Evidence that Uruguay can produce premium wines at a reasonable price. True to their Italian heritage, the Pisano brothers make wines that fit the local cuisine. In this case, beef is where it's at, but any hearty fare (ribs, root veggies, tenderloin, cassoulet) will pair well. Drink now through 2028.
Dark, glass-clinging ruby red with black core. Inviting nose of tarry blackberry and burnt violets. Full palate yields the same in a cobbler with dried plum (not prune… more desiccated) and a hint of cocoa Creme. Dusty medium tannins… far less assertive than the primary variety would portend. Medium plus acidity. Evidence that Uruguay can produce premium wines at a reasonable price. True to their Italian heritage, the Pisano brothers make wines that fit the local cuisine. In this case, beef is where it's at, but any hearty fare (ribs, root veggies, tenderloin, cassoulet) will pair well. Drink now through 2028.
Jun 23rd, 2022Bright dark red in the glass. Nose of dark red fruit and vanilla oak. Firm tannins and medium acidity on the palate. Dark red fruit, brick, and black vanilla. Full body (of course). Plenty of life left. Serious sneaky monster. Enjoy with grilled meat. No, make that charred meat. Yeah.
Bright dark red in the glass. Nose of dark red fruit and vanilla oak. Firm tannins and medium acidity on the palate. Dark red fruit, brick, and black vanilla. Full body (of course). Plenty of life left. Serious sneaky monster. Enjoy with grilled meat. No, make that charred meat. Yeah.
Mar 17th, 2016Really enjoying these Uruguay wines.
Really enjoying these Uruguay wines.
Nov 8th, 2015Very interesting. A little sweet barnyard on the nose (not sour). Undertones of port.
Very interesting. A little sweet barnyard on the nose (not sour). Undertones of port.
Apr 22nd, 2015