Outstanding houses in Salto.
The red wines of Salto pull toward earth and herb—tannins that grip rather than seduce, acidity that cuts through richness without apology.
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Region DNA
The character of Salto
Based on 10 wines with structural data
Style profile
Broad range with a recognisable character
FEM score distribution
Based on 4 rated wineries in this region
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 Salto
Salto Chico
VisitSalto is a wine region in Uruguay, home to 4 producers tracked on Femente, 1 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Tannat, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon, producing Uruguay Tannat and Uruguay Cabernet Sauvignon wines.
Salto — good to know
- What grape varieties are grown in Salto?
- The most planted varieties in Salto are Tannat, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Carménère, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
- What wines is Salto known for?
- Salto is known for Uruguay Tannat and Uruguay Cabernet Sauvignon wines.
- How many wineries are in Salto?
- Femente tracks 4 producers in Salto, of which 1 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
- Where is Salto?
- Salto is a wine region in Uruguay.
Salto
The red wines of Salto pull toward earth and herb—tannins that grip rather than seduce, acidity that cuts through richness without apology. Here, restraint reads as conviction.