The 2018 Garzón Gran Reserva is an exceptional blend of 40% Tannat, 34% Cabernet Franc, 18% Petit Verdot, with Merlot and Marselan, aged for 20 months in untoasted French oak barrels. This wine is a true reflection of Uruguay's unique terroir, with a deep complexity of red and black fruits, herbal nuances, and a backbone of fine, polished tannins. The balance of energy and elegance gives it excellent aging potential. A full-bodied wine with vibrant tannins, it offers a long, textured finish, and is perfect for those who appreciate depth and refinement in their wines.

Decanter | D 97
Published: Jun 29, 2023

This is the fourth version of Garzón’s top wine, from a selection of vineyards bathed in Atlantic breezes. The blend is 40% Tannat, 34% Cabernet Franc, 18% Petit Verdot, plus Merlot and Marselan, aged for 20 months in untoasted French oak barrels. It’s full of fruit, but with herbal notes too, and sharp, fine tannins. An elegant and deep wine for ageing.

James Suckling | JS 96
Published: Jun 7, 2020

Blackberries and tar with black walnuts and dried violets. Full-bodied, yet so tight and focused with beautifully polished, precise tannins that give a beautiful texture. This is deep and gorgeous. Extremely attractive and reserved. Better after 2022.

Bodegagarzon.com

The ballast soil in Garzon is decomposed granite rock with excellent drainage and permeability. It is ideal to provide this iconic Uruguayan wine with its elegance, complexity, energy and vibrancy.

On the nose this elegantly spiced wine displays fresh red and black fruits notes. In the mouth tannins are juicy and vibrant with energy and vitality associated to an excellent texture and long finish.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 14.0%
Closure: Natural Cork
Vintage: 2018
Varietals: 40% Tannat | 34% Cabernet Franc | 18% Petit Verdot | 5% Merlot | 3% Marselan
Soil: Balasto — weathered granite with excellent drainage and minerality
Fermentation: 80 hl cement tulip tanks
Oak: 20 months in 25 & 50 hl unroasted French oak barrels
Bottling: Unfiltered, May 2020
Residual Sugar: 2.6 g/L
Acidity: 5.4 g/L
pH: 3.65
Consulting Winemaker: Alberto Antonini
Winemaker: Germán Bruzzone
Viticulturist: Eduardo Félix
Region: Garzón, Maldonado, Uruguay

Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Decanting: Recommended; 45–60 minutes
Food Pairing: Grilled or roasted red meats, steak, barbecue, braised beef, roast pork, charcuterie and hard cheeses.