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The Uruguayan vineyards are located in the region of the purest Environmental Sustainability Index (ESI) of the world according to the 2007 study completed by Yale and Columbia Universities over 142 countries (www.yale.edu/esi). Small family own
vineyards, hand picked grapes and the passion of their people are transforming Uruguay in
"the boutique winery of South America". ….”
URUGUAY AND HIS NATIONAL GRAPE: TANNAT
Uruguay is one of the smaller countries in the southern hemisphere. Wide open spaces and friendly population Uruguay is a vibrant, fun place to explore. Sandwiched between two giants Argentina and Brazil, Uruguay receives scant attention from the rest of the world, yet it has a wine industry to be proud of, capable of producing premium wines as good as anything coming from the Andes, over 1000 Km to the west. In the south of the country, near the capital, Montevideo bordering the estuary of the Rio de la Plata, the climate is moderate and maritime, not dissimilar to that of Bordeaux.
660 Km. Of golden beaches on the Atlantic Ocean strech the east coast to Brazil through the very fashionable summer resort of Punta del Este. Inland, the “campo” offers a relaxing, charming and rustic environment where gaucho traditions of years gone by remain very much alive.
Uruguayans are mainly of Spanish and Italian origin hence the similar backround and traditions. Wine has been made in Uruguay for over 250 years but it was noy until the 1870´s that Uruguay´s flagship grape, Tannat, was first introduced. It has since adapted extremely well to the chalky-clay soils of Mediterranean climate of Southern Uruguay as have many other predominantly French varieties.
The wineries are family owned, boutique, and have been handed down from generation to generation. 100% of the hasrvesting is done by hand and Uruguay is very much focused on producing quality and unique wines wich attract the wine-lover and connoisseur alike as something different and interesting to taste. Enjoy them.
19th century emmigrés to South America from south west France took their local wine varieties with them. Thus Carmenere took root in Chile and Malbec found this way in Mendoza. Meanwhile the French Basques who settled in Uruguay brought their local Tannat. Planting in Uruguay now for exceed those in France, where the variety survives as the main grape in the wines of Madiran. By nature dark and tannic, Tannat appears to ripen better in Uruguay giving wines of a softer riper style than in France and thought by no means lacking in structure, ready to drink much earlier.
Gaucho
U R U G U A Y
We produce the most healty grape of the worldInformation from Nature Magazine (UK)
According to scientists from United Kingdom, it is very likely that the procyanidins are oligomers element of polyphenols from red wine with beneficial effects for the heart and longevity. Some red wines contain more procyanidins than others. In a study published in the journal 'Nature', Dr. Roger Corder, Queen Mary's College of Medicine and Dentistry (London) and his colleagues point out that not everyone agrees that red wine possesses really beneficial for the heart, and that these properties might be product complexity and variability of components of different wines.
To discuss the matter, the researchers cultured human cells and blood vessels those exposed to 165 different wines with the intention of identifying the effect of polyphenols powerful in the blood vessels. They found that procyanidins inhibit the production of vasoconstrictive a protein called endothelin-1. A high performance liquid chromatography showed that procyanidins oligomers are the specific phenolic which produces this effect.
Corder and his colleagues argue that traditional methods of production and use of Tannat grape, rich in flavonoids and common in southwest France, are responsible for the high degree of procyanidins oligomers in the wine of the area.Researchers hope that further studies of rich food and wine procyanidins oligomers used to determine how to maintain the optimum function of blood vessels.
ABOUT USEver since our foundation we have been convinced that the most important thing for the GIMENEZ MENDEZ wines is for them to be totally original.
We are constantly trying to surprise different corners of the world with our wines, ensuring that they arouse the senses and that they are unique. We believe that history and tradition provide us with knowledge and experience, while innovation and modernity help us to advance towards our goal of becoming iconic producers of fine Tannat wines.
Our family company has been winning national and international awards for its wines since 1990. The most important prize so far is the recognition given to our wines by the first “Consumer Choice” competition, organized by the Winetaster Society of Uruguay, when our Tannat 2007 and our Tannat Premium 2006 were voted Uruguay’s best standard Tannat and best premium Tannat.
The international quality of our fine wines (Tannat, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Syrah, Arinarnoa, Petit Verdot) and our commitment to over-deliver on quality and service, has led to the presence of Gimenez Mendez wines on 14 export markets. Our brands are: GIMENEZ MENDEZ, 100 AÑOS, PUZZLE Multivarietal (15 grapes), IDENTITY, LUIS A. GIMENEZ, LAS BRUJAS and LYM Tannat-Tannat. We believe in teamwork and in the talented, professional and committed people who work with us. We are experts in wine; we love its living essence and its sensitivity.
THE WINERY
The Winery is using a clearly modern concept, closely following the original style.The enologist in charge are Luis Gimenez Méndez, Mauro Gimenez Méndez and Gastón Vitale. They after having visited USA and France, offers his experience to produce the best vintages. Our family is committed to moving forward with the enological practices, combining craft uses and state-of-the-art technologyand machinery. With a extension of 100 há, ( four vineyards) the family produces the next grapes: Tannat, Cabernet, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Arinarnoa, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Marcelán, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Muscat de Frontignan and Viognier.Today, production
reaches 450.000 bottles.
THE WINES
•GIMENEZ MENDEZ ALTA RESERVA
•PUZZLE Multivarietal, GIMENEZ MENDEZ
•IDENTITY.
•GIMENEZ MENDEZ PREMIUM
•LYM, BLEND OF BLEND, GIMENEZ MENDEZ
•LUIS A. GIMENEZ
BEST TANNAT 2007 FROM URUGUAY1ER COMPETITION THE CONSUMER CHOISE
XII SALON DEL VINO FINO DE URUGUAYOctober 25, 2007
TANNAT SELECTED TO REPRESENT ALL THE TANNAT WINES .
SEMINARY OF URUGUAYAN WINES INTERNATIONAL LONDON WINE 2008
BY THE UK WINE JOURNALIST WINK LORCH
GIMENEZ MENDEZ, ALTA RESERVA
In the GIMENEZ MENDEZ RESERVA line, it still remains the finest varietal aromas, ripeness and richness of the fruit; but it it´s more complex, challenging and exciting for your nose and palate. These wines exhibit a generous body, elegant tannins rich volume, and a smooth long after. Aged in French and American oak barrels, special care is taken in maintaining the balance between fruit and wood.,.
Wines:
GIMENEZ MENDEZ TANNAT ALTA RESERVA
GIMENEZ MENDEZ PETIT VERDOT ALTA RESERVA
GIMENEZ MENDEZ SYRAH ALTA RESERVA
GIMENEZ MENDEZ ARINARNOA ALTA RESERVA
GIMENEZ MENDEZ MERLOT ALTA RESERVA
GIMENEZ MENDEZ MARSELAN ALTA RESERVA
GIMENEZ MENDEZ CABERNET ALTA RESERVA
GIMENEZ MENDEZ VIOGNIER ALTA RESERVA
GIMENEZ MENDEZ SAUVIGNON BLANC ALTA RESERVA
GIMENEZ MENDEZ PINOT NOIR ALTA RESERVA
'Puzzle' was born in an era of creativity, which is attempting to fuse the characteristics of these 15 different grape varieties.
This was a difficult, different and original task to combine the varietal characteristics. This multivariate blend reminds each of us, with
different virtues, talents that together make a great team of people working for creating the best wine.
PUZZLE 15 GRAPES IN THE SAME BOTTLEGOLD MEDAL – VINUS 2008 – 91 POINTS
Tannat, Chenin, Cabernet Franc, Marselán, Chardonnay,Pinot Noir, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Arinarnoa, Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier, Merlot, Syrah, Alicante Bouchet and Pinot
Meunier.
Tannat
Syrah
Petit Verdot
The Tannat, Syrah and Petit Verdot combination, express the fruit and the Gimenez Mendez wine ´s identity. This special wine was created by our three winemakers, Luis, Mauro and Gastón in honors to Marta Mendez owner and Capitan of this family that always knows to keep the identity that characterized this winery from South America.
Identity is a complex and elegant wine special for wine lovers. The three grapes are mixed and combined inside the oak for a period of twelve months. The Tannat ´s structure, the elegance of the Syrah and the fruit that specially comes from the Petit Verdot sign the identity of this premium wine.
PREMIUM TANNAT, GIMENEZ MENDEZ
This exclusive premium wine is elaborated from grapes of the plot 17-A from Las Brujas Vineyards. Of traditional production, fermented to controlled temperature, it was raised for 12 months in French and American barrel of first use.Of black colour plum, of great extraction, does not allow to pass the light, offers a purplish clear meniscus. On having turned the glass it dyes her of an attractive and vivacious colour.In nose, fresh notes of menthol, very expressive fruit with a bottom that remembers the apricots of plum, spices and jams.In mouth it is dry, wide, sticky and complex, delicious, lordly and burly, with beefy very polished tannins. Refreshing acidity with persistence supported on the fruit.Prompt to accompany red roast meats, wild boar, deer, pheasant and ñandu, intense and parked cheeses.
BEST TANNAT PREMIUM FROM URUGUAY1ER COMPETITION THE CONSUMER CHOOSES
XII SALON DEL VINO FINO DE URUGUAYOctober 25, 2007
L Y MT A N N A T - T A N N A T
“I have never, in my wine trade life of twenty-two years, written up a wine from Uruguay. I have tasted many hearty reds, most made from the muscular, swarthy Tannat grape and always felt that they have lacked charm and dexterity on the palate, preferring to bully your taste buds and overload them with tannin. So when I tasted LYM, made by brothers Luis and Mauro (hence the name), I was amazed to find an exceptionally genial and, dare I say it, suave Tannat sitting in my glass. I let it breathe for hours and even tasted it the following day and it kept on expanding and unraveling in the glass. This is a superb red wine and a tribute to the French Basques who settled in Uruguay, bringing their local Tannat variety with them centuries ago. Famous for making the wines of Madiran, this is a very dark wine and one with a chocolatey, plummy core, but it is the density and depth which impresses me most because it does it without ever becoming overbearing. When Carmenère took root in Chile and Malbec made its way to Mendoza in Argentina I bet that the other South Americans felt confident that they had picked their grapes well! Well I can now report that after years of lagging behind the Uruguayans have finally caught up and this is the wine responsible for this great news.”
MoneyWeekWine of the Week Number 150(due 1st May, published 8th May 2009)by Matthew Jukeswww.mattthewjukes.com
LUIS A. GIMENEZ
TANNAT SUPER PREMIUM
Luis Alberto Giménez, pioneer of the viticulture of Uruguay, founds the family winery in 1990 applying
in this new project all his capacity, push, perseverance and experience that he coined for 40
years of activity inside the sector.
As testimony of his legacy, the family GIMENEZ MENDEZ dedicates this Tannat Super Premium -
Limited Edition to Luis Alberto.
It is a pleasure to share this wine with the most select consumers.
His wife Marta Méndez and his sons Natalia, Luis and Mauro Giménez Méndez
Winner of the only DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL for wines from Uruguay. Vinus 2008. Mendoza, Argentina.
LIQUOR AND LATE HARVEST
This Port combines Portuguese's vinification techniques. The Tannat grapes are selected from our best vineyards of minimal
production. Unfiltered wine directly from barrels. Of deeply purplish colour it gleams aromas to wild fruits, defaults, raspberries, spices and aromas from the oak barrel toasting. In mouth they appreciate
very marked, complex and persistent tannins
This Late Harvest comes from the grapes of the vineyard in Las Brujas region. same in the south of Uruguay, very near to the Rio de la Plata, being the same the broadest estuary of the world. The
nearness with the Atlantic Ocean endows to our grapevines of excellently conditions as any terroir of France.
It ´s presents a delicate golden brilliant and limpid colour. In nose floral aromas, roses and fruits as the orange, besides notes to
small peach, damask and honey. To the palate it proves to be soft and round, his residual sugar balances on perfect form with his
natural acidity. .
SILVER MEDAL IN VINANDINO 2007
SILVER MEDAL IN VINUS 2008
SILVER MEDAL IN VINUS 2008
INTERNATIONAL MARKET
2009 – ALEMANIA - GERMANY
2009 - CANADA
2008 - SUECIA
2008 –DINAMARCA
2008 – AUSTRIA
2008 – POLONIA
2008 –VENEZUELA
2008 - COSTA RICA
2008 – BRASIL
2008 - COLOMBIA
2007 –BARBADOS
2007 –MEXICO
2004 – UK – REINO UNIDO
Uruguay
MOST IMPORTANT INTERNATIONAL LAST AWARDS
100 AÑOS, TANNAT ROBLE 2002 FAMILIA GIMENEZ MENDEZ
GOLD MEDAL
100 AÑOS, TANNAT 1997 FAMILIA GIMENEZ MENDEZ
GOLD MEDAL
100 AÑOS, TANNAT ROBLE 2002 FAMILIA GIMENEZ MENDEZ
SILVER MEDAL
100 AÑOS, SAUVIGNON BLANC 2002 FAMILIA GIMENEZ MENDEZ
GOLD MEDAL
100 AÑOS TANNAT 1997 FAMILIA GIMENEZ MENDEZ
GOLD MEDAL
LICOR DE TANNAT 2007 FAMILIA GIMENEZ MENDEZ
SILVER MEDAL
100 AÑOS TANNAT 2004 FAMILIA GIMENEZ MENDEZ
EXCELLENT QUALITY
100 AÑOS TANNAT OAK AGED 2004 FAMILIA GIMENEZ MENDEZ
GOLD MEDAL
100 AÑOS, TANNAT 2000 FAMILIA GIMENEZ MENDEZ
SEAL OF APPROVAL
GIMENEZ MENDEZ TANNAT PREMIUM 2006
COMMENDED
The Uruguayan vineyards are located in the region of the purest Environmental Sustainability Index (ESI) of the world according to the 2007 study completed by Yale and
Columbia Universities over 142 countries (www.yale.edu/esi). Small family own vineyards, hand picked grapes
and the passion of their people are transforming Uruguay in
"the boutique winery of South America".
Sebastian Gonzatto
Export Manager
Tel: + 598 33 20307
Fax: + 598 33 20308
www.gimenezmendez.com