Wines of Uruguay
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Uruguay enjoys the ideal geographical location to excel in the production of fine wines. Situated in the southern hemisphere between the parallels 30 and 35 S, like its fellow wine-producing countries of Argentina, Chile, South Africa, and Australia and New Zealand. The clay-based soil and the balanced distribution of sun, rainfall, and temperature in Uruguay are optimal for the growth of the vines, which lie among the gently undulating hills without any artificial irrigation.
Wines of Uruguay is the organization formed by the wineries members of the Association of Exporting Wineries, and the Association of Wine Tourism. The mission is to contribute to consolidate the brand “Uruguay wine country” among commercial operators, opinion leaders and consumers.
Wines of Uruguay is the organization formed by the wineries members of the Association of Exporting Wineries, and the Association of Wine Tourism. The mission is to contribute to consolidate the brand “Uruguay wine country” among commercial operators, opinion leaders and consumers.
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Wines of Uruguay 2nd Annual U.S. Trade Tour
28 August, 2014
Wines of Uruguay 2nd Annual U.S. Trade Tour
Sixteen member wineries of Wines of Uruguay (WoU), an association focused on international export and committed to promoting the quality and image of Uruguayan wine throughout the world, will pour many of their finest wines in a 3-city U.S. trade tasting tour in Chicago, Boston and Ft. Lauderdale in September. Each winery will pour up to five wines with an emphasis on Uruguay’s signature variety, Tannat. The events, which are reserved for members of the trade and press, will begin with a seminar on the regional diversity of Uruguayan wines presented by noted wine educator and speaker Gilles de Chambure, MS and will conclude with a walk-around tasting.
The 16 wineries on the U.S. tour are:
Alto de la Ballena • Antigua Bodega Stagnari • Artesana Winery • Bodegas Carrau
Bouza Bodega Boutique • Juanicó/Familia Deicas • Familia Irurtia • Familia Traversa
Finca Narbona • Garzón • Gimenez Mendez • Marichal • Pizzorno Family Estates
Reinaldo De Lucca • Juan Toscanini E Hijos S.A. • Vinos Finos H. Stagnari
Chicago, IL: Tuesday, September 9, 12-4pm
City Winery
1200 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
Press Contact: Kimberly Charles (415) 701-9463; press@charlescomm.com
Boston, MA: Thursday, September 11, 12-4pm
Grill 23
161 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116
Press Contact: Kimberly Charles (415) 701-9463; press@charlescomm.com
Fort Lauderdale, FL: Monday, September 15, 12-4pm
Market 17
1850 SE 17th, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
Press Contact: Kimberly Charles (415) 701-9463; press@charlescomm.com
The U.S. and Canada are Uruguay’s largest export markets after Brazil. With more Tannat grown in Uruguay than the rest of the world combined, Tannat is Uruguay’s signature variety. Uruguayan wineries have also found success with Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Albariño and Viognier.
For more information, please contact Kimberly Charles by phone at (415) 701-9463, by email at press@charlescomm.com or visit www.uruguaywinetour.com or WoU’s website www.winesofuruguay.com.
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