Bodega GarzónBalasto 2018

Product code: 17804
£75.20 inc VAT
£451.20 / case of 6
Uruguay
Red Wine from
Maldonado, Uruguay
Country
Country: Uruguay
Region
Region: Maldonado
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Bodega Garzón
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Germán Bruzzone, Alberto Antonini
Grape
Grape: Tannat
Grape: 45% Tannat 25% Cabernet Franc 18% Petit Verdot 12% Marselan
only {{ limitedStock }} available Sold in multiples of {{ caseSize }} {{ inCartQuantity(productId) }} in cart
Sold in multiples of {{ caseSize }}

All pictures shown are for illustration purpose only. Actual label may vary due to changes between vintages.

Country
Country: Uruguay
Region
Region: Maldonado
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Bodega Garzón
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Germán Bruzzone, Alberto Antonini
Grape
Grape: Tannat
Grape: 45% Tannat 25% Cabernet Franc 18% Petit Verdot 12% Marselan

Product Notes

Bodega Garzón Balasto wine is a distinctive, high-quality red blend from Uruguay. It boasts a beautifully vibrant aroma, intertwining deep, rich fruit notes with delicate floral undertones. This luxury wine's full-bodied flavour palette features succulent blackberries, plum, blueberries, and contrasting hints of granite minerality, reflecting its unique terroir. Maturing for 20 months in French oak barrels enhances its structure, providing a velvety smoothness and sublime vanilla finish. Awarded high accolades worldwide, this wine is a testament to the excellence of South American viticulture, encapsulating the essence of Bodega Garzón's innovative winemaking ethos.

Tasting Notes

On the nose this elegantly spiced wine displays fresh red and black fruits notes. In the mouth tannins are juicy and vibrant with energy and vitality associated to an excellent texture and long finish. The aroma presents notes of fresh red and black fruit, complex and elegant spices. In the palate, the tannins are juicy and vibrant with energy and vitality associated with an excellent texture and a long finish.

About the Winery

Bodega Garzón

Nestled in the heart of Uruguay, Bodega Garzón winery is truly a gem in the South American wine scene. This sprawling estate is an ode to wine connoisseurs with its picturesque landscape and cultivated blends of wine that ooze pure elegance and sophistication. Far more than just a winery, Bodega Garzón is an emblem of Uruguay's opulent history and vibrant culture, earning its spot as a top wine tourism destination in the country.

Founded by Argentinian oil and gas entrepreneur Alejandro P. Bulgheroni, the winery has catapulted to global fame since its inception, producing world-class wine varietals. Its location, a stone's throw away from the Atlantic Ocean and within Uruguay's idyllic Garzón region, assures the ideal climate for quality grape growing. The Bodega Garzón experience covers more than just exquisite wines. This winery also provides a unique gastronomic experience helmed by renowned grillmaster, Francis Mallmann.

Bodega Garzón is committed to sustainability in its approach, as the winery prides itself on maintaining a carbon-neutral footprint. It utilises the natural resources of the region, harnesses wind energy and employs state-of-the-art rainwater recycling systems. Despite being a relatively new player on the global wine stage Bodega Garzón has racked up numerous accolades and has been named as the New World Winery of the Year by Wine Enthusiast Magazine in 2018.

Visitors to Bodega Garzón will be dazzled not only by the tranquil atmosphere, but also by the winery’s guided tours and tastings readied for both individuals and groups. Whether you're relatively new to wine or a seasoned sommelier, Bodega Garzón is the perfect place to discover the world of Uruguayan wines, Take a journey to South America and experience the magic of Bodega Garzón—a place where grapes are transformed into a tangible poetry in a bottle.

https://www.bodegagarzon.com

Find out more

You may also like