El Capricho
El Capricho operates in Uruguay's Central region, where Tannat thrives in conditions that draw out the grape's characteristic structure and depth. The winery's portfolio centers on this dark-skinned variety, native to southwest France but adopted as Uruguay's signature red. Three expressions define the range: a core Tannat, the Tannat Reserve, and the Aguará Special Reserve Tannat—each rated 90 points by Decanter. Tannat demands attention: it is dense, age-worthy, and marked by firm tannins that reward patience in the glass. El Capricho's focus on single-varietal expression allows the grape's potential in this terroir to speak clearly, without the mediation of blends. The winery's commitment to Tannat reflects both regional identity and the grape's suitability to Central Uruguay's climate and soils.
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