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Uruguay

Uruguay study course

Study the Río de la Plata and the Atlantic Ocean, and from the inland hills, learn about Tannat and white varieties, the VCP indication, and differences in winemaking by vessel.

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Organize the overview and appellations

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    Overview of Uruguay

    Contrast the influence of the sea and major rivers with the dry Andean regions.

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    VCP and label proportions

    Read 85% for variety and 85% for vintage separately for their respective subjects.

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Connect grape varieties to major producing regions.

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    Tannat and Albariño

    Relate the grape variety's characteristics to extraction and vessel selection.

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    Canelones and the South

    In the south, affected by the Río de la Plata, read how the main vineyards are centered on Canelones.

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    Maldonado and Rocha

    Connect the Atlantic winds and hills to Tannat and white varieties.

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    Colonia and the Uruguay River region

    Read temperature and soil differences moving northwest along riversides from the southwest.

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    Ribera and Central Region

    Consider the differences between the hills of red sandy soils and the central area's ripening conditions.

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Read the representative themes in depth.

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    Garzón: Tannat and large barrels

    Separate the roles of concrete fermentation and large untoasted cask ageing.

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    Albariño and maturation on lees

    Distinguish between adding barrel aroma and enhancing texture by lees contact.

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