Il Nero Tannat Gran Reserva 2011 – Antigua Bodega Stagnari

Ultra-premium single-varietal Tannat from Uruguay, aged 3 years in oak and 2.5 years in bottle. Dense and structured with layers of black fruit, dark chocolate, espresso, and spice.

Product Details

• 🍇 Grape Variety: 100% Tannat

• 📍 Region: Canelones, Uruguay

• 🏷 Winery: Antigua Bodega Stagnari

• 🍷 Type: Full-bodied red – Gran Reserva

• 🌡 Alcohol Content: ~13.5%

• 📦 Bottle Size: 750 ml

• ⏳ Aging: 3 years in French & American oak + 2.5 years in bottle prior to release

Tasting Notes
Deep purple color. Aromas of blackberries, cherry liqueur, roasted coffee, cocoa, vanilla, and baking spices. Full-bodied palate with refined, powerful tannins and a long, elegant finish.

Critic Scores

• 94 pts – Descorchados

• 4.5 ★ on Vivino

• Wine Style Awards: Top Tannat from Uruguay (2020)

Food Pairing
Perfect with grilled beef, venison, truffle dishes, aged cheddar or blue cheeses.

Aging & Cellaring
Drink from 2025–2040. Decant for 1–2 hours before serving to reveal complexity.

Winery Story
Il Nero is the flagship Gran Reserva bottling of Antigua Bodega Stagnari, one of Uruguay’s most respected family-owned estates. Grown on pink granite soils in Canelones, this rare Tannat is only produced in outstanding vintages with minimal yields and extensive aging.