Bodega Garzón has released the 2022 vintage of Balasto, its flagship wine and one of the most renowned expressions of Uruguayan terroir worldwide. The wine’s name refers to balasto, the distinctive weathered granite soil on which Garzón’s vineyards are planted. This soil is known for its excellent drainage and mineral character, ideal for providing complexity, energy, and vibrancy to this iconic wine.
Produced in Garzón, Uruguay, just 18 km from the Atlantic Ocean, Balasto 2022 is a blend of 45% Tannat, 35% Petit Verdot, and 20% Cabernet Franc. It was fermented in 80 HL concrete tulip-shaped vats and aged for 20 months in untoasted French oak casks of 25 and 50 HL. The wine was bottled unfiltered in June 2024 under the guidance of Italian consulting winemaker Alberto Antonini and winemaker Germán Bruzzone.
Deep purple in color, this wine offers a fresh and intense nose with notes of black fruit, spices, and graphite, complemented by a subtle balsamic hint. On the palate, it is complex and mineral, with vibrant acidity and polished tannins, characteristics that reflect an authentic expression of the Garzón terroir. It has 14% alcohol, 2.9 g/L residual sugar, and an acidity of 5.9 g/L.
Balasto 2022 is now available through the Bodega Garzón online store, selected restaurants and retail outlets, as well as through its international distributors.
About Bodega Garzón
Bodega Garzón is Uruguay’s leading wine estate, founded by Engineer Alejandro P. Bulgheroni and his wife Bettina. Part of Alejandro Bulgheroni Family Vineyards, the estate encompasses more than a thousand vineyard blocks spread across diverse microclimates. Its 19,050 m² winery building holds LEED certification, making it the first sustainable winery built outside North America under the standards of the U.S. Green Building Council. With the guidance of renowned international winemaker Alberto Antonini, Garzón produces premium wines that express the unique character of its terroir. The estate also features a restaurant led by Culinary Director Francis Mallmann and offers wine tourism experiences year-round. Bodega Garzón was named New World Winery of the Year by Wine Enthusiast.
