description: This variety hails from the Madiran region of France. The name suggests the wine's most pronounced feature, its tannins. They're tough, but sweet and ripe, and will play well now against rich barbecue. The flavors themselves are spicy, suggesting raspberries, black pepper and grilled meat. A good, sound, interesting wine to try as an alternative to Syrah or Zinfandel.
variety: Tannat