Vineyards

Uruguay holds a secret—a red wine called Tannat that more than matches its boisterous neighbour’s Malbec variety.

Uruguay has been making Tannat for more than 250 years. While it has stayed under the world’s radar so far, it must soon rise to prominence.

Brought to the shores by the French and Spanish, then lovingly kept on by Jesuit settlers, Tannat is now more important in Uruguay than in its native France.

Wine enthusiasts will love the chance to stay at historic haciendas and sample fine reds alongside great BBQs (asados).