About this episode
In this episode, host Chris Tanghe interviews winemaker Santiago Deicas to explore the wines of Uruguay.
In this episode, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe interviews winemaker Santiago Deicas of Bodega Familia Deicas to explore the wines of Uruguay, one of South America's most exciting winemaking countries. Santiago lays the foundation for understanding the climate, geography, varieties, and viticultural specifics of this Atlantic-influenced growing area. Santiago is the third-generation winemaker at Familia Deicas, his family's fine wine label. His family also makes wine under the Establecimiento Juanicó label. Santiago was named Young Winemaker of the Year by Tim Atkin in 2020. Learn more about Familia Deicas: https://www.familiadeicas.com/en/history/ Read our South America Study Guide: https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/206/south-america Thanks for listening. If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a review, as it helps us connect and grow the GuildSomm community. Cheers!
People in this episode
Host: Chris Tanghe
Guest: Santiago Deicas
Topics covered
- Uruguay wines
- winemaking
- Santiago Deicas
- Bodega Familia Deicas
- South America wine regions
Keywords
- Uruguay
- wines
- winemaker
- Bodega Familia Deicas
- South America
- viticulture
- climate
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Bodega Familia Deicas, Establecimiento Juanicó, Tim Atkin
Places: Uruguay, South America
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