Tannat
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Harriague
Tannat is a red wine grape with signature aromas of graphite, cocoa, black plum. Structure: Full body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Cabernet Sauvignon and Mourvedre.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Check for firm tannin and dark-fruit concentration before naming the grape.
- Look for black tea and cocoa markers framing a long, structured finish.
Confidence signals
- High tannin with dark-fruit depth
- Black-tea and cocoa profile
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Madiran · Canelones · Salta · Paso Robles
- Classic styles: High-tannin age-worthy southwest French red · Riper full-bodied Uruguayan varietal red
Common questions
Is Tannat a red or white grape variety?
Tannat is a red wine grape variety.
What does Tannat smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Tannat include graphite, cocoa and black plum. Structural profile: Full body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Tannat?
Documented tells for Tannat: Check for firm tannin and dark-fruit concentration before naming the grape. and Look for black tea and cocoa markers framing a long, structured finish..
What is Tannat most often confused with in blind tasting?
Tannat is most commonly confused with Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvedre and Malbec. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Tannat grown?
Classic regions for Tannat include Madiran, Canelones, Salta and Paso Robles.