(2025) Another top Tannat from the west of Uruguay near the town of Carmelo. Leading winemaker Valeria Chiola selects fruit from two plots with the highest altitude and clay content. Vivid colour to this hugely concentrated wine with its firm but fine tannins (elevage in foudres). Plenty of ripe red fruit but still a youthful wine that will benefit from further cellaring. (Geoffrey Dean)
(2025) Situated in western Uruguay near the delightful town of Colonia del Sacramento, whose historic quarter is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cerros de San Juan is Uruguay’s oldest winery, dating back to 1854. From a single vineyard, this has refreshing acidity and attractive citrus notes. Fermentation and elevage in clay amphorae. No UK retail outlet at time of review. (Geoffrey Dean)
