Outstanding houses in Carmelo.
Carmelo's reds marry the dusty tannins of old-vine Tannat with the softer contours of Merlot and Cabernet, creating wines that sit between Uruguay's brooding inland style and the Atlantic's moderating influence.
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Region DNA
The character of Carmelo
Based on 54 wines with structural data
Style profile
Broad range with a recognisable character
FEM score distribution
Based on 10 rated wineries in this region
Flavor territory
Most frequent primary flavor groups
Style breakdown
Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count
Top grape varieties
Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count
Most representative winery
The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Carmelo
Narbona
VisitCarmelo is a wine region in Uruguay, home to 16 producers tracked on Femente, 2 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Tannat, Shiraz/Syrah, and Marselan, producing Uruguay Tannat and Uruguay Cabernet Sauvignon wines with notes of Oak, Black fruit, and Red fruit.
Carmelo — good to know
- What grape varieties are grown in Carmelo?
- The most planted varieties in Carmelo are Tannat, Shiraz/Syrah, Marselan, and Cabernet Franc, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
- What wines is Carmelo known for?
- Carmelo is known for Uruguay Tannat and Uruguay Cabernet Sauvignon wines and flavors of Oak, Black fruit, and Red fruit.
- How many wineries are in Carmelo?
- Femente tracks 16 producers in Carmelo, of which 2 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
- Where is Carmelo?
- Carmelo is a wine region in Uruguay.
Carmelo
Carmelo's reds marry the dusty tannins of old-vine Tannat with the softer contours of Merlot and Cabernet, creating wines that sit between Uruguay's brooding inland style and the Atlantic's moderating influence.
Producers in Carmelo
- Bodega Boutique El Legado — honest
- Irurtia — honest
- Narbona — honest
- Bodega Zubizarreta — undiscovered
- Campotinto — honest
- Las Viboras — undiscovered
- República del Tannat — undiscovered