Pablo Fallabrino Tannat 2020

Bodega Pablo Fallabrino Tannat 2020 – Atlántida, Uruguay
$22   Soul Wine Price $18.70

Bodega Pablo Fallabrino is located 4 km’s from the Atlantic Ocean in Atlantida Uruguay, a sub region of Canelones, one of the coolest growing regions in Uruguay. Pablo Fallabrino is the owner, grower and winemaker of Bodega Pablo Fallabrino and he lives on the estate. His grandfather, Angelo Fallabrino immigrated to Uruguay in 1920 from Piedmont and planted 5 vineyards and started 2 wineries in the 1930’s. Pablo studied with both his father and grandfather and eventually started the current, single vineyard estate in 1997 where they currently have 12 hectares under vine on their 30-hectare estate. Bodega Pablo Fallabrino produces mostly Piedmontese varietals in addition to Tannat and their wines typically show an old world, nuanced style which we tend to gravitate towards. Pablo is also an avid surfer.

This 100% Tannat is from the estate vineyard in the Atlántida region of Canelones, was one of the biggest surprises of the tasting. Tannat is notoriously tannic, and while this wine showed some tannins, it was beautifully balanced with dusty dark fruit and surprising length. 13.5% alcohol.