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Uruguay - Climate and Regions

- Same latitude as South American wine producing countries but different climate.


- Climate is likened to Bordeaux and New Zealand - Maritime.


- High humidity


- High Rainfall


- Fertile, vigorous soil


- Downy Mildew and Grey Rot a problem.


- Big vine trellising systems such as Lyre have been used to combat issues created by climate.

Uruguay - Grape Varieties and Winemaking

- Tannat is most important grape.


- Fortified reds to sweet rose.


- Elegant Bordeaux Tannat most important exported style.


- Merlot sometimes used to soften tannins.


- Other red grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.


- Main white varieties are Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.


- Main export market is Brazil.

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