Bodega Garzon Balasto 2020

Bodega Garzon Balasto

Region: Maldonado, Uruguay

Vintage: 2020

Bottle size: 75cl

Grape: Tannat, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot

ABV: 14.5%

Notes: Vegan, Vegetarian

On the nose this elegantly spiced wine displays fresh red and black fruits notes. In the mouth tannins are juicy and vibrant with energy and vitality associated to an excellent texture and long finish.

Located 11 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, the estate has more than 1,000 small vineyard blocks covering hillside slopes, which benefit from varying microclimates, different levels of humidity and an intense canopy management. Well-draining granitic soils and cooling Atlantic breezes allow the grapes to ripen steadily. The vineyards are surrounded by lush forests, palm trees, rocky soils and granite boulders. Grapes for Balasto are grown on soils made up of decomposed granite rock, which provides excellent drainage and minerality. This is the key to giving this iconic Uruguayan wine its complexity, energy and vibrancy.

The wine underwent fermentation in 80 hectolitre cement tanks before spending 20 months ageing in 25 and 50 hectolitre untoasted French oak barrels.

Bodega Garzón is a family-owned winery in Maldonado on the Atlantic coast in southern Uruguay. They pioneered viticulture in this area over 10 years ago, and have since become the standard-bearer for premium wines from Uruguay. In November 2018, their pioneering status was recognised by Wine Enthusiast with the ‘New World Winery of the Year’ award.

https://bodegagarzon.com