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Colonia wine region

Tree-lined cobblestone street in the old town of Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay

Photo: Amy Rollo on Unsplash

Uruguay · South America

A small, mild region by the river.

A mild Atlantic climate, with Tannat as the national grape.

CountryUruguay
Key grapesTannat, Albariño

Notable producers in Colonia

Colonia wines to try

Red · Uruguay

Narbona Tannat Roble

Colonia · Carmelo · Tannat

Firm, dark Tannat with blackcurrant, cocoa and well-judged oak.

Food: Asado, chorizo, hard cheeses

More wine regions in Uruguay

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See Colonia on the wine map

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