South America
Uruguay
With clay soils, temperate weather and rolling hills, Uruguay boasts prime topography for viticulture, and holds its own as 4th largest wine producer in South America. Whether it’s tasting the wines from the Canelones region north of the capital, Montevideo, or venturing to the coast for the wines of the Maldonado region, Uruguay has plenty to offer the wine lover. The Tannat grape, introduced to Uruguay in 1870 by Basque settlers, and Uruguay’s “national grape”, is a must-try. With a rich, spicy flavour, it’s often blended with Merlot or Pinot Noir, and goes especially well with Uruguayan barbecue (asado).