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Uruguay
Uruguay is South America’s fourth-largest wine producer (behind Chile, Argentina, and Brazil), and, in global wine terms, is best described as an emerging market.
With a couple hundred years of grape-growing history to its name, and 135 years of commercial winemaking history, Uruguay has never quite caught on the way Argentina and Chile have. Nonetheless, many vinifera grapes, most imported from France, are grown in Uruguay, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Gewurztraminer. That said, the calling-card grape for the country is Tannat, a rustic variety hailing from Madiran in southwest France. Somewhat of a chameleon, Uruguayan Tannat can be made in a racier, fruity style or in a more international, barrel-aged style.
