Red grape
Tannat
A very tannic, deeply colored red grape best known from Madiran in southwest France and widely planted in Uruguay.
At a glance
- Blackberry
- Very high tannin
- Dense body
Recognize it
Very high tannin in a very full body with medium to high acidity. Blackberry and licorice are common. The tannin may not always feel harsh, but there is usually a lot of it.
Similar grapes
Petit Verdot
Similar both are very dark and tannic.
Difference Tannat is usually heavier and more tannic; Petit Verdot is more floral.
Malbec
Similar dark fruit and full body.
Difference Malbec is softer and more violet-driven; Tannat has more tannin and leans toward blackberry and licorice.