Episode 14: The Emergence of Uruguayan Wine with Juan Andrés Marichal of Marichal Winery

Published: Jan. 21, 2021, 8 a.m.

In this episode we talk about:

  • Juan Andrés’ upbringing in a wine growing family in Uruguay
  • The enmeshed history of Uruguayan wine with the country’s Spanish & Italian heritage
  • His background in viticulture and his love for Mendoza, Argentina
  • The challenges and triumphs of taking over a multigenerational family winery in Uruguay 
  • The nuances of Uruguayan terroir and Marichal’s vineyards
  • The business of selling wine and promoting Uruguayan wines in a global market
  • The many faces of Tannat and a new boom of white wines, including Marichal’s outstanding Blanc de Noir.

Resources:

Bodega Marichal 

Marichal Wines

@marichalwines