Don Pascual Petit Verdot 2008 & Don Pascual Tannat 2007- Bodega Juanico, Uruguay

Don Pascual Petit Verdot 2008- Bodega Juanico, Uruguay

Price U$ 10





Don Pascual Tannat 2007- Bodega Juanico, Uruguay

Price U$ 15


Uruguayan wines are very underrated and here are just two great examples of why this happens.

The Petit Verdot is one of the grapes used in Bordeaux and is used in some blends, but it is rare to find a good 100% petit verdot. This Don Pascual is smooth with a very nice finish similar to a merlot in softness.


The Tannat is a french grape that is Uruguay´s signature wine. The climate and terrain conditions allow it to develop very well and reach its full of potential in this small South American country.

This Tannat is aged in french oak and has hints of grapefruit, melon and vanilla. Great with BBQ and pasta.

Don Baltazar Petit Verdot, 2004

Another great discovery: petit verdot. This red variety came to Argentina from Bordeaux, where it is still used as a part of Pomerol blend. It is a late maturing grape which needs a lot of sun... this rarely happens in France, and thus the name: "little green one".
In Argentina petit verdot is it's own variety. I found it to be a very unique, original wine, hard to compare with any common varieties.
Purple red, medium body, pungent nose with notes of mushroom, soy sauce, tomato and cherry.
The dominant taste is gooseberry, followed by blackberry, lime and wood. The wine is quite tannic and structured, finishes with cherry pit and cocoa. Really sharp and surprising. 37 AR$ in retail.