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Bodega Cerro Chapeu – Castel Pujol Folklore Tinto

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Uruguay
Rivera
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The Facts

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  • 2023 (750ml) - 7 36040 53121 0
  • 2022 (750ml) - 7 36040 53121 0
Origins Uruguay > Rivera
Appellation Rivera
Varietal Tannat
Cepage 80% Tannat, 20% Petit Manseng
Winemaking Tannat bunchs are destemmed over the tanks and combined with 20% skins from the first press of Petit Manseng grapes. Fermented with native yeast in stainless steel tanks with pumping over twice a day for 6 days. It finishes the 2nd fermentation in 2nd use barrels where it completes malolactic fermentation. Its held for just a few months for natural clarification. Then bottled with nominal So2.
Aging 3 months in barrel
Markets California, Texas

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The Character

Aromas Black sour cherries, herbs and stones, as well as some grapes and a hint of lemon zest
Mouthfeel Very silky and smooth
Tasting Notes Opens with aromas of ripe black plum, sour cherries, and a hint of wild herbs. The palate is robust and full-bodied, presenting smooth tannins, fresh acidity, and an underlying minerality that speaks to the terroir.
Pairings Charcuterie or any kind of mushroom for a vegan option
Sustainability
  • 2023 - Vegan, Sustainable In Practice, Minimal Intervention / Augmentation
  • 2022 - Vegan, Sustainable In Practice, Minimal Intervention / Augmentation

The Story

Bodega Cerro Chapeu Castel Pujol Folklore Tinto is an expressive wine from the remote Cerro Chapeu region, located along Uruguay's northern border with Brazil. A blend composed predominantly of Tannat (80%), with the rare addition of Petit Manseng (20%), this wine brings together the lush black fruit character and structured tannins of Tannat with a distinctive brightness from Petit Manseng, which adds subtle citrus and floral nuances.

About Bodega Cerro Chapeu

Producer Story

Bodega Cerro Chapeu was launched in 1975 by the Carrau family of Cerro Chapeu after starting one of the first vineyard reconversions in the country. The vineyards are located in the red, deep and sand soils of Cerro Chapeu, on the border line between Uruguay and Brazil. Their philosophy is the low input winemaking in balance with the environment. The winery built in 1997 within a hill is based on gravity, which together with innovative oenological techniques and the family experience that characterizes Cerro Chapeu, result in unique wines.

Producer Story

Bodega Cerro Chapeu was launched in 1975 by the Carrau family of Cerro Chapeu after starting one of the first vineyard reconversions in the country. The vineyards are located in the red, deep and sand soils of Cerro Chapeu, on the border line between Uruguay and Brazil. Their philosophy is the low input winemaking in balance with the environment. The winery built in 1997 within a hill is based on gravity, which together with innovative oenological techniques and the family experience that characterizes Cerro Chapeu, result in unique wines.

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