Pizzorno Don Prospero Tannat 2025

Pizzorno Family Estates has been making wine in Canelones since 1910, with the fourth generation now continuing the family estate around Canelón Chico. The 21 hectares surrounding the winery sit on gently rolling slopes with shallow, permeable loamy-clay and calcareous soils. Tannat is particularly well suited to the region, where the Atlantic influence brings moderate temperatures and helps the variety retain freshness alongside ripe tannins. Pizzorno farms with a strong focus on environmental responsibility, avoiding soil fertilisation and using water rationally while carrying out green pruning, leaf removal and bunch thinning to control yields. The Don Próspero is a straightforward expression of Uruguay’s signature red grape, with low alcohol and a deliberately fresh, fruit-driven style.

Made from 100% Tannat, Don Próspero shows the variety in a more approachable Canelones style, with ripe plum, blackberry and dark cherry alongside cedar, spice and subtle earthy notes. The palate has good concentration without heaviness, with fresh acidity and rounded, velvety tannins giving the wine structure and keeping the finish clean. The wine is made to emphasise fruit and Tannat’s natural character rather than oak, making it an easy introduction to Uruguay’s flagship variety. Its combination of dark fruit, savoury spice and moderate alcohol makes it particularly versatile with food, from charcuterie and empanadas to grilled sausages, roast pork, lamb, steak and barbecued meats.