At a glance

Producer

Bodega Garzón

Region

Maldonado, Uruguay

Grape variety

Tannat

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Bold

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$18-23 USD

Tasting profile

Intense black fruit (plum, blackberry), violet, spice, graphite, dark chocolate, savory herbal notes, toasted oak.

Evolution: Develops more chocolate, leather, tobacco, and earthy complexity with bottle age. Tannins mellow, fruit shifts to dried/plummy tones.

At peak: Harmonious integration of strong tannins, plush fruit, and savory tertiary notes; supple texture with lingering earthy/mineral finish.

Structure

Acidity

Medium-plus

Tannins

Robust, ripe, and well-integrated

Alcohol

14-14.5% ABV (typical for Garzón Tannat Reserva)

Aging potential

5-8 years from vintage, up to 10 in ideal conditions

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2026 to 2029

Optimal window

2025 to 2030

Current status

Drinkable but young

Current condition

Young, vibrant, structured; will benefit from a year or two of cellaring.

Tannat from Garzón starts bold and highly structured; a few years allow tannins to integrate and secondary complexity to blossom, making 2026-2029 optimal for peak drinking.

Food pairing

Grilled beef or lamb (especially Uruguayan asado), wild boar, game meats, hearty stews, rich mushrooms, firm cheeses (Manchego, Parmigiano-Reggiano). Stands up to spicy or smoky flavors.

Serving

Serving temperature

16-18°C / 61-64°F

Decant

Yes (1-2 hours) — Young Tannat benefits greatly from aeration to soften tannins and release aromatics.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Solar energy generation, gravity-flow winemaking, extensive native plant restoration, natural pest/disease control, rainwater collection, energy efficient lighting and equipment, recycled packaging.

Bodega Garzón is a benchmark for sustainable winemaking in South America: the facility is LEED-certified (rare globally), employing solar power, minimal-intervention viticulture, and native reforestation. No chemical herbicides are used, and significant investments are made in water and energy conservation. Packaging utilizes recycled glass, and waste is minimized. Net carbon footprint is below average, tempered by transatlantic shipping if consumed abroad. Overall, this is a rigorously sustainable wine producer, although not certified organic/biodynamic.