Uruguayan wine
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Uruguayan wine was produced in the quantity of 102,964 tonnes from 9,023 hectares of vineyards in 2023, the fourth-greatest quantity in South America. Uruguay is most known for red wines produced from
A Tannat wine from Uruguay.
Bodega Bouza wine barrels from Montevideo, Uruguay.
Cabernet Sauvignon
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Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world's most widely recognized red wine grape varieties. It is grown in nearly every major wine producing country among a diverse spectrum of climates from Australia a
Uruguayan wine
…in 15 out of 19 departments. Among the vinifera grapes, Tannat is the most common (36%). Other common varieties are Merlot (10%), Chardonnay (7%), Cabernet Sauvignon (6%), Sauvignon blanc (6%), and Cabernet Franc (4%). Muscat Hamburg is still a common variety for rosé table wines. Winemaking…
Cabernet Sauvignon grapes in Red Mountain, Washington
Cabernet Franc
Sauvignon blanc
Cabernet Sauvignon leaf. In cooler climate conditions, vines will focus more energy in producing foliage, which is needed to capture sunlight for photosynthesis, rather than ripening grapes. This makes canopy management and aggressive pruning an important consideration for growers.