Pisano Rio de Los Pajaros Tannat Syrah Viognier14. 95 per bottle ABV 13% Region At 34 degrees of southern latitude, the region of Progreso is adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean and its maritime influences. Here the vines grow on clay, ash and calcareous soils, north of the capital Montevideo and close to the Rio de la Plata (River Plate). The region benefits from a sunny and cool climate, the vines enjoy cooling winds to produce low yields of top quality grapes. Producer The Pisano vineyards belong to

carob and figs dominate the nose with a hint of eastern spice

From the excellent 2019 vintage

Larger casks are used to give the wine a greater freshness and minerality — a hallmark of this estate

white peach and a pinch of rock salt

The juice is vinified in stainless steel to preserve the fresh fruits with bâtonnage’ (stirring) of the yeast lees to make a fresh and round wine

red apple and brioche on the nose

This feels a little compact at the moment (possibly because of the low pressure system on the day that I tasted

improved storage and now specialises in the production of high quality wines

He has since expanded to 200 hectares

This is a dry rosé wine

Available on October 2017

translucence and energy that is such a signature of the year