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