The Tannat Wine Story

August 24, 2011

Tannat Wine
Tannat Wine Story
The story of Tannat is very similar to that of Malbec, having been transported across the seas from Southern France in the late 1800’s by French Basques. Malbec became Argentina’s national wine grape and is identified as the grape that produces Argentina’s best and finest wines of authentic origin. (Read More Tannat wine history)

Enter the noble Tannat: the varietal was carried by French Basques to the fertile plains of Uruguay and first planted there in the 1870’s, where it adapted perfectly to the local soil and ideal climate. The terroir is exceptional for the farming of fine wine grapes.
Tannat wines originated in an area known as the Madiran, which lies at the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains in southwestern France. These bold, hearty red wines continue to be made in the Basque country, most notably in the tiny appellation of Irouléguy, along the Spanish border.
Tannat wines have been made in that region since the 17th century, when French kings accepted Madiran wines as payment for taxes.
The noble Tannat has since become the fine wine grape that symbolizes the nation of Uruguay. It’s interesting to note that more Tannat wine is made in Uruguay than in the varietal’s area of origin in France. Tannat plantings account for approximately one third of all vineyards that are found in Uruguay. Therefore, it can be said that Tannat wines are the Uruguayan wine of choice.
The Tannat vitis vinifera (fine wine grape), is also known in some places by other names such as Moustrou, Madiran, Harriague and Bordeleza. The Tannat varietal is, typically, a late ripening varietal that is very suitable for growing in areas where the climatic cycle is warmer than temperature ranges that are preferred for more fragile grapes such as Riesling or Pinot Noir. (Read More about Tannat Wine Terrior)
Exceptional levels of phenolic compounds are found in the Tannat Varietal, most always in levels that are significantly higher than other red wines. This is due to the fact that tannins come from the skins and seeds of the grapes when crushed. The reason for the high concentration of these properties in Tannat wines are that the Tannat grape contains 5 pips, (seeds), while all of the other fine wine grapes normally contain just 2 or 3, thus the source of the high concentrations of polyphenols, procyanidins, flavenoids and resveratrol. These are the four primary antioxidant components found in all wines, and there is a mountain of evidence that these anti oxidant are are found in their greatest concentrations in Tannat wines.
According to Dr. Roger Corder, acclaimed author of the book, The Red Wine Diet, (quote: “A glass of [decent Tannat wine] can often have 3 to 4 times more procyanidins than some cheap wines, and in some cases the difference may be 20 fold… If the consumer could readily identify these, then a more informed choice could be made when buying wine. I plan to put some effort into doing this over the next few years.”
Other studies reflect similar theories about the health benefits of Tannat wine and red wines in general, causing some doctors to put the words “wine heart health” in the same sentence. (Read More – Tannat Wine & Health)
While there is research that suggests that Tannat wines may offer greater health benefits than others and that the moderate consumption of Tannat wine may contribute to better health, we are required to state that these statements are made by the researchers and are not claims made by GMS of Kentucky, Inc, the owners of the TanTerra brand family of wines.
We love Tannat wine for its unique taste profile; its dark concentrated color and the intense complexity that it exudes are just two reasons why we believe that TanTerra offers some of the best and greatest expressions of Tannat wine. We hope you do as well. (Read More – Tannat Wine Tasting Tools)

Source: http://www.tanterrawines.com/the-brand/tannat-wine

Although the Philippines is not known for being the wine capital of Asia, Clark Pampanga is the most frequently visited destination for wine lovers in Cebu, Angeles City and Manila to shop for some good vintage wine. The famous wine shop outside Manila called Clark Wine Center is the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.

This wine shop in Clark is highly recommended as one of the best places to buy wine in Pampanga. Clark Freeport is just outside Manila near Subic and Angeles City Philippines is Clark Wine Center. Visitors buy wine in Manila and Pampanga should not miss stopping at this wine shop for a few bottles of fine vintage wines to bring home.

Established in 2002, YATS WINE CELLARS is a wholly-owned business unit of Hong Kong-based Yats International which owns and operates resort, wine shops, wine bars and fine-dining restaurant properties in Clark Freeport in The Philippines. YATS WINE CELLARS caters to a clientele of discerning wine lovers from all over the world. Besides a good selection of wine for everyday enjoyment, YATS offers a unique selection of aged vintage wines made available to wine enthusiasts at remarkably affordable prices. Vintages span over a century and the selection of old- and new-world wines covers all major wine regions.

http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

Getting to this wine shop in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone Philippines from Manila
Getting to the Clark Wine Center wine shop from Manila is quite simple: after entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway M A Roxas. Clark Wine Center is the stand-along white building on the right, at the corner A Bonifacio Ave. From the Clark International Airport DMIA, ask the taxi to drive towards the entrance of Clark going to Angeles City. From Mimosa, just proceed towards the exit of Clark and this wine shop is on the opposite side of the main road M A Roxas.

Clark Wine Center
Bldg 6460 Clark Observatory Building
Manuel A. Roxas Highway corner A Bonifacio Ave,
Angeles Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga 2023
(045) 841 4006 / 0922-870-5173 / 0917-826-8790 (ask for Ana Fe)

Wine@Yats-International.com

YATS Wine Cellars
Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 ask for Rea or Chay

Best place to buy wine in Clark Pampanga outside Manila near Subic and Angeles City Philippines is Clark Wine Center.
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While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com

YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines http://www.YatsLeisure.com

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Yats Restaurant is the best restaurant for special dinner, best restaurant for dinner with friends near Manila, also the best place to celebrate special events.

Famous Restaurant in Pampanga, a place to dine with friends in Clark, cozy restaurant with a nice ambience, a nice function place for special occassions

Are you looking for an attractive restaurant or a nice place to eat with friends in Clark, Angeles City Pampanga? Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar is a restaurant with good food and good wines for dinner located at Clark Angeles City Pampanga. Perfect for exclusive dinner venues for groups, recommended for private dinner in Philippines. A Restaurant in Clark for business dinner meeting. Private dinner place or dinner restaurant in Clark Subic Near Manila Angeles City Pampanga. Yats Restaurant is one of the Good Restaurant in Pampanga Angeles City Clark near Manila.

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Where to go in Clark? Hotel Clark Philippines is a De Luxe Hotel in Clark and Subic, a risk free place to stay, cozy and nice ambience, a nice function place for special occassion

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