Tannat is originally from southwest France, in the areas of Madiran AOC and Irouleguy. It continues to be cultivated in France as well as Uruguay (the fourth largest producer in South America ...
The most widely planted varieties in Uruguay include red wines of Tannat (3,892 acres/1,575 ha), Merlot (1,532 acres/620 ha), Cabernet Sauvignon (833 acres/337 ha), and Cabernet Franc (534 acres ...