Bodega Garzón, Uruguay (Uruguay) Tannat 2013

Tannat historical home is in southwest France, where in Madiran it makes enormously rich tannic wines (I don’t think the similarity between the grape’s name and tannin is a coincidence).  In Uruguay, however, the wines made from this grape are a little lighter, but still bold, with far less aggressive tannins.  Still, this is not a wine for the faint of heart.  Big, dark and smoky, it’s a great choice for those who gravitate to boisterous reds.  It’s Uruguay’s answer to neighboring Argentine Malbec.