Outstanding houses in Rivera.
Tannat defines Rivera—a grape that demands clay and cool nights to shed its tannin armor and reveal black fruit and leather underneath.
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Region DNA
The character of Rivera
Based on 15 wines with structural data
Style profile
Broad range with a recognisable character
FEM score distribution
Based on 5 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 Rivera
Bodegas Cerro Chapeu
VisitRivera is a wine region in Uruguay, home to 5 producers tracked on Femente. Its vineyards are led by Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sauvignon Blanc, producing Uruguay Tannat and Uruguay Cabernet Sauvignon wines with notes of Tree fruit, Oak, and Black fruit. It takes in Cerro Chapeu.
Rivera — good to know
- What grape varieties are grown in Rivera?
- The most planted varieties in Rivera are Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Petit Manseng, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
- What wines is Rivera known for?
- Rivera is known for Uruguay Tannat and Uruguay Cabernet Sauvignon wines and flavors of Tree fruit, Oak, and Black fruit.
- How many wineries are in Rivera?
- Femente tracks 5 producers in Rivera.
- Where is Rivera?
- Rivera is a wine region in Uruguay, taking in Cerro Chapeu.
Rivera
Tannat defines Rivera—a grape that demands clay and cool nights to shed its tannin armor and reveal black fruit and leather underneath. Producers here pursue power with restraint, letting the vintage speak before the oak.