Outstanding houses in San José.
San José's reds split between thick-skinned Tempranillo and leaner Garnacha, each camp fighting for definition in limestone soils that refuse to favor either.
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Region DNA
The character of San José
Based on 56 wines with structural data
Style profile
Broad range with a recognisable character
FEM score distribution
Based on 8 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 San José
Bodegas Castillo Viejo
VisitSan José is a wine region in Uruguay, home to 15 producers tracked on Femente, 1 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, producing Uruguay Tannat and Uruguay Cabernet Sauvignon wines with notes of Oak, Black fruit, and Earth.
San José — good to know
- What grape varieties are grown in San José?
- The most planted varieties in San José are Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
- What wines is San José known for?
- San José is known for Uruguay Tannat and Uruguay Cabernet Sauvignon wines and flavors of Oak, Black fruit, and Earth.
- How many wineries are in San José?
- Femente tracks 15 producers in San José, of which 1 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
- Where is San José?
- San José is a wine region in Uruguay.
San José
San José's reds split between thick-skinned Tempranillo and leaner Garnacha, each camp fighting for definition in limestone soils that refuse to favor either.