Uruguay
Overview of Uruguay
Officially name: The Oriental Republic of Uruguay and is sometimes known as the Eastern Republic of Uruguay
Capital: Montevideo
Largest city: Montevideo
Official language: Spanish
Government: Presidential republic
Overview of Uruguay
Officially name: The Oriental Republic of Uruguay and is sometimes known as the Eastern Republic of Uruguay
Capital: Montevideo
Largest city: Montevideo
Official language: Spanish
Government: Presidential republic
Alcoholic drinks in Uruguay
Uruguay has a 250-year-old history of wine production. The predominating local grape is tannat. Not a subtle grape, it has a hard and, as the name suggests, a tannic edge when young. Blending tannat with merlot doesn't help much.